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Court issues Stay: Permits participation of Non-Governmental Organizations at Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies

Published:
Aug 17, 2026
Detected:
Aug 10, 2026

[Machine-generated excerpt of detected differences — not a verified summary of a legal change.] Court issues Stay: Permits participation of Non-Governmental Organizations at Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies August 10, 2026 On Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 705 stayed the USCIS August 29, 2025 Policy Alert and Update pending a final resolution of the case on the merits. USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Cap July 17, 2026 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year 2027. 1 - 10 of 306 total rows 1 - 10 of 307 total rows

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USCIS To Require Electronic Filing of Forms: Strengthening National Security

Published:
Aug 17, 2026
Detected:
Aug 10, 2026

[Machine-generated excerpt of detected differences — not a verified summary of a legal change.] Filter by categoryA-Files of Notable PeopleAdjudicationsAdjustment of StatusAdjustment of Status (Form I-485)AdoptionsAdvance Parole/Travel AuthorizationAsylumBiometrics (Fingerprints)Child Status Protection ActCitizenship and NaturalizationCOVID-19Customer ServiceDeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)EB-5 Immigrant Investor ProgramEB-5 Regional Center Termination NoticesEmploymentEmployment Authorization Document (Form I-765)Employment Based PetitionsFamilyFees and Fee WaiversField OperationsFormsFraudH-1 VisasH-1B Specialty OccupationsH-2 VisasH-2A Nonimmigrant Worker (Form I-129)H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers (Form I-129)HumanitarianHumanitarian ParoleImmigrant VisasL-1 VisasLegal Settlements and AgreementsManagement and AdministrationMedical RequirementsMilitaryNational SecurityNaturalization (Form N-400)Nonimmigrant VisasNotice to Appear (NTA)Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130)Policy and GuidancePolicy MemorandaPremium ProcessingPublic ChargeR VisasRefugeeSAVEService CentersSpecial Immigrant Juveniles (SIJ)StudentsSystem OutagesSystematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE)T Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-914)Temporary Protected Status (TPS)Tools and ResourcesU Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-918)Victim Protection (T, U, VAWA, TVPR)Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)Visas Filter by categoryA-Files of Notable PeopleAdjudicationsAdjustment of StatusAdjustment of Status (Form I-485)AdoptionsAdvance Parole/Travel AuthorizationAsylumBiometrics (Fingerprints)Child Status Protection ActCitizenship and NaturalizationCOVID-19Customer ServiceDeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)EB-5 Immigrant Investor ProgramEB-5 Regional Center Termination NoticesEmploymentEmployment Authorization Document (Form I-765)Employment Based PetitionsFamilyFees and Fee WaiversField OperationsFormsFraudH-1 VisasH-1B Specialty OccupationsH-2 VisasH-2A Nonimmigrant Worker (Form I-129)H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers (Form I-129)HumanitarianHumanitarian ParoleImmigrant VisasL-1 VisasLegal Settlements and AgreementsManagement and AdministrationMedical RequirementsMilitaryNational SecurityNaturalization (Form N-400)Nonimmigrant VisasNotice to Appear (NTA)Online FilingPetition for Alien Relative (Form I-130)Policy and GuidancePolicy MemorandaPremium ProcessingPublic ChargeR VisasRefugeeSAVEService CentersSpecial Immigrant Juveniles (SIJ)StudentsSystem OutagesSystematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE)T Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-914)Temporary Protected Status (TPS)Tools and ResourcesU Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-918)Victim Protection (T, U, VAWA, TVPR)Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)Visas USCIS To Require Electronic Filing of Forms: Strengthening National Security August 10, 2026 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is introducing an interim final rule (IFR) that allows U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to mandate electronic filing, or e-filing, for certain immigration forms. US Citizenship and Immigration Services Rescinds 2022 Public Charge Regulation July 16, 2026 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule rescinding the 2022 Biden-era regulation regarding public charge determinations, further aligning immigration law with Congressional intent that aliens in the United States be self-reliant and not dependent on taxpayer-funded government benefits. 1 - 10 of 305 total rows 1 - 10 of 306 total rows

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is revising policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual emphasizing the non-partisan nature of voter registration services offered to new citizens

Published:
Aug 17, 2026
Detected:
Aug 10, 2026

[Machine-generated excerpt of detected differences — not a verified summary of a legal change.] On Monday, August 3, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 705 stayed the USCIS August 29, 2025 Policy Alert and Update pending a final resolution of the case on the merits. League of Women Voters v. USCIS, No. 25-cv-3777 (D. Md. Aug. 3, 2026). The 2025 Policy Alert stated that only state and local election officials (and not nongovernmental organizations) would be permitted to provide voter registration services at administrative naturalization ceremonies. The District Court reinstated the USCIS Policy Manual version effective June 28, 2017. The online USCIS Policy Manual will be changed accordingly. The updated provisions will be found in Volume 12, Part J, Chapter 5, Sections F & H. While USCIS disagrees with the decision and is in the process of reviewing the court’s decision, USCIS will comply with the court’s order while it considers next steps. On Monday, August 3, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 705 stayed the USCIS August 29, 2025 Policy Alert and Update pending a final resolution of the case on the merits. League of Women Voters v. USCIS, No. 25-cv-3777 (D. Md. Aug. 3, 2026). The 2025 Policy Alert stated that only state and local election officials (and not nongovernmental organizations) would be permitted to provide voter registration services at administrative naturalization ceremonies. The District Court reinstated the USCIS Policy Manual version effective June 28, 2017. The online USCIS Policy Manual will be changed accordingly. The updated provisions will be found in Volume 12, Part J, Chapter 5, Sections F & H. While USCIS disagrees with the decision and is in the process of reviewing the court’s decision, USCIS will comply with the court’s order while it considers next steps.

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POLICY ALERT - Participation of Non-Governmental Organizations at Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies

Published:
Aug 17, 2026
Detected:
Aug 12, 2026

[Machine-generated excerpt of detected differences — not a verified summary of a legal change.] Updates(344) Updates(345) POLICY ALERT - Participation of Non-Governmental Organizations at Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies August 12, 2026 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is temporarily reverting to the June 28, 2017 policy guidance on non-governmental organization participation in administrative naturalization ceremonies, consistent with the court order in League of Women Voters v. USCIS, No. 25-cv-3777 (D. Md. Aug. 3, 2025). Pending final resolution of the litigation, this guidance permits nonprofit and nonpartisan non-governmental organizations to participate in administrative naturalization ceremonies by distributing and collecting voter registration applications and officially registering new citizens to vote following the ceremony, when state and local election offices are not available to do so. Read More Affected Sections 12 USCIS-PM J.5 - Chapter 5 - Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies POLICY ALERT - Applicability of 8 U.S.C. 1367(a)(1) and (a)(2) Provisions December 22, 2025 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the applicability of 8 U.S.C. 1367(a)(1) and (a)(2) provisions. This revision also resolves minor technical errors in previously published safe address procedures for aliens protected under 8 U.S.C. 1367. Read More

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USCIS to Publish New Editions of Form I-539 and Form I-765

Published:
Aug 17, 2026
Detected:
Aug 14, 2026

[Machine-generated excerpt of detected differences — not a verified summary of a legal change.] USCIS to Publish New Editions of Form I-539 and Form I-765; Older Editions Will Be Rejected Starting Sept. 15 August 14, 2026 On Sept. 15, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will publish revised editions of Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (edition date for both: 09/15/26). The forms have been revised to align with the recently published Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media final rule. Cuban Alien Sentenced for Role in International Alien Smuggling, Asylum Fraud, and Money Laundering Conspiracy July 30, 2026 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a critical role in an investigation that resulted in the sentencing of Cuban alien Erik Ventura-Castro, 24, of Hialeah, Florida, to 30 months in prison for his role in an international alien smuggling, asylum fraud, and money laundering conspiracy. 1 - 10 of 309 total rows 1 - 10 of 310 total rows

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POLICY ALERT - Suggesting DNA Testing When Issuing a Request for Additional Evidence

Published:
Aug 7, 2026
Detected:
Aug 5, 2026

[Machine-generated excerpt of detected differences — not a verified summary of a legal change.] Updates(341) Updates(343) POLICY ALERT - Suggesting DNA Testing When Issuing a Request for Additional Evidence August 05, 2026 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to require officers to suggest Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) testing as an optional form of evidence to establish a claimed genetic relationship in cases where primary evidence is unavailable, unreliable, or insufficient to establish a claimed genetic relationship, in situations where an officer determines additional evidence is necessary. Read More Affected Sections 1 USCIS-PM E.6 - Chapter 6 - Evidence 4 USCIS-PM C.4 - Chapter 4 - Documentation and Evidence 5 USCIS-PM C.7 - Chapter 7 - Documentation and Evidence 5 USCIS-PM D.3 - Chapter 3 - Identity and Age 12 USCIS-PM H.2 - Chapter 2 - Definition of Child and Residence for Citizenship and Naturalization

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USCIS to Reduce Frivolous Immigration Benefits Requests by Reinforcing Evidence Standards

Published:
Aug 7, 2026
Detected:
Aug 5, 2026

[Machine-generated excerpt of detected differences — not a verified summary of a legal change.] Filter by categoryA-Files of Notable PeopleAdjudicationsAdjustment of StatusAdjustment of Status (Form I-485)AdoptionsAdvance Parole/Travel AuthorizationAsylumBiometrics (Fingerprints)Child Status Protection ActCitizenship and NaturalizationCOVID-19Customer ServiceDeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)EB-5 Immigrant Investor ProgramEB-5 Regional Center Termination NoticesEmploymentEmployment Authorization Document (Form I-765)Employment Based PetitionsFamilyFees and Fee WaiversField OperationsFormsFraudH-1 VisasH-1B Specialty OccupationsH-2 VisasH-2A Nonimmigrant Worker (Form I-129)H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers (Form I-129)HumanitarianHumanitarian ParoleImmigrant VisasL-1 Intracompany TransfereeL-1 VisasLegal Settlements and AgreementsManagement and AdministrationMedical RequirementsMilitaryNational SecurityNaturalization (Form N-400)Nonimmigrant VisasNotice to Appear (NTA)Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130)Policy and GuidancePolicy MemorandaPremium ProcessingPublic ChargeR VisasRefugeeSAVEService CentersSpecial Immigrant Juveniles (SIJ)StudentsSystem OutagesSystematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE)T Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-914)Temporary Protected Status (TPS)Tools and ResourcesU Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-918)Victim Protection (T, U, VAWA, TVPR)Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)Visas Filter by categoryA-Files of Notable PeopleAdjudicationsAdjustment of StatusAdjustment of Status (Form I-485)AdoptionsAdvance Parole/Travel AuthorizationAsylumBiometrics (Fingerprints)Child Status Protection ActCitizenship and NaturalizationCOVID-19Customer ServiceDeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)EB-5 Immigrant Investor ProgramEB-5 Regional Center Termination NoticesEmploymentEmployment Authorization Document (Form I-765)Employment Based PetitionsFamilyFees and Fee WaiversField OperationsFormsFraudH-1 VisasH-1B Specialty OccupationsH-2 VisasH-2A Nonimmigrant Worker (Form I-129)H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers (Form I-129)HumanitarianHumanitarian ParoleImmigrant VisasL-1 VisasLegal Settlements and AgreementsManagement and AdministrationMedical RequirementsMilitaryNational SecurityNaturalization (Form N-400)Nonimmigrant VisasNotice to Appear (NTA)Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130)Policy and GuidancePolicy MemorandaPremium ProcessingPublic ChargeR VisasRefugeeSAVEService CentersSpecial Immigrant Juveniles (SIJ)StudentsSystem OutagesSystematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE)T Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-914)Temporary Protected Status (TPS)Tools and ResourcesU Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-918)Victim Protection (T, U, VAWA, TVPR)Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)Visas USCIS to Reduce Frivolous Immigration Benefits Requests by Reinforcing Evidence Standards August 05, 2026 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is clarifying that benefit requestors should establish eligibility for an immigration benefit at the time they file a benefit request. Defendants Sentenced in Visa Fraud and Conspiracy Case July 02, 2026 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to an investigation that led to the sentencings of Jung Hoon Song and Bonnie Jo C. Quichocho, who faked marriage as a scheme to fraudulently gain lawful permanent residence in the United States. 1 - 10 of 305 total rows 1 - 10 of 304 total rows

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POLICY ALERT - Evidence, Requests for Evidence, and Notices of Intent to Deny

Published:
Aug 7, 2026
Detected:
Aug 6, 2026

[Machine-generated excerpt of detected differences — not a verified summary of a legal change.] POLICY ALERT - Suggesting DNA Testing When Issuing a Request for Additional Evidence August 05, 2026 POLICY ALERT - Evidence, Requests for Evidence, and Notices of Intent to Deny August 05, 2026 POLICY ALERT - Signature Requirements for the Submission of Benefit Requests July 10, 2026 POLICY ALERT - Improving Continuity for Religious Organizations and Their Employees June 26, 2026 Current as of July 13, 2026 Current as of August 05, 2026

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POLICY ALERT - Lists of Foreign Diplomatic Officers Accredited to the United States

Published:
Aug 7, 2026
Detected:
Aug 6, 2026

[Machine-generated excerpt of detected differences — not a verified summary of a legal change.] Updates(343) Updates(344) POLICY ALERT - Lists of Foreign Diplomatic Officers Accredited to the United States August 06, 2026 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual that removes references to the Diplomatic List (also known as the “Blue List”), which is no longer published by the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Read More Affected Sections 7 USCIS-PM O.3 - Chapter 3 - Children Born in the United States to Accredited Diplomats 12 USCIS-PM H.3 - Chapter 3 - U.S. Citizens at Birth (INA 301 and 309) POLICY ALERT - Applicability of 8 U.S.C. 1367(a)(1) and (a)(2) Provisions December 22, 2025 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the applicability of 8 U.S.C. 1367(a)(1) and (a)(2) provisions. This revision also resolves minor technical errors in previously published safe address procedures for aliens protected under 8 U.S.C. 1367.

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Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Extraordinary Ability) - JUL012026_03B2203

Published:
Aug 7, 2026
Detected:
Aug 7, 2026

[Machine-generated excerpt of detected differences — not a verified summary of a legal change.] Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Extraordinary Ability) - JUL012026_05B2203 (PDF, 512.08 KB) July 01, 2026 I-140,"Sec. 203(b)(1)(A) of the INA" Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Extraordinary Ability) - JUL012026_03B2203 (PDF, 824.1 KB) July 01, 2026 I-140,"Sec. 203(b)(1)(A) of the INA" Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker (Professionals and Other Workers) - JUN292026_01B6203 (PDF, 591.49 KB) June 29, 2026 I-140,"Secs. 203(b)(3)(A)(i)-(ii) of the INA","Sec. 203(b)(3)(A)(iii) of the INA"

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POLICY ALERT - Lists of Foreign Diplomatic Officers Accredited to the United States

Published:
Aug 7, 2026
Detected:
Aug 7, 2026

[Machine-generated excerpt of detected differences — not a verified summary of a legal change.] POLICY ALERT - Lists of Foreign Diplomatic Officers Accredited to the United States August 06, 2026 POLICY ALERT - Evidence, Requests for Evidence, and Notices of Intent to Deny August 05, 2026 POLICY ALERT - Evidence, Requests for Evidence, and Notices of Intent to Deny August 05, 2026 POLICY ALERT - Attorneys and Representatives July 13, 2026 Current as of August 05, 2026 Current as of August 06, 2026

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Document Updates for Nonimmigrant worker, Petition for Alien Fiance

Published:
Aug 4, 2026
Detected:
Aug 1, 2026

[Machine-generated excerpt of detected differences — not a verified summary of a legal change.] Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility (Fraud or Misrepresentation) - JUL292025_01H5212 (PDF, 582.17 KB) July 29, 2025 I-601,"Sec. 212(i) of the INA" Petition for Alien Fiancé(e) - JUL302025_01D6101 (PDF, 464.31 KB) July 30, 2025 I-129F,"Sec. 101(a)(15)(K) of the INA" Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker (Temporary Worker in a Specialty Occupation or Fashion Model – H-1B) - JUN262025_01D2101 (PDF, 620.16 KB) June 26, 2025 I-129,"Section (Sec.) 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)"

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Federal Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Fee Requirement

Published:
Jul 29, 2026
Detected:
Jul 29, 2026

ALERT: On June 8, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued an order that vacated agency guidance implementing the $100,000 payment requirement for certain H-1B petitions. See State of California v. Mullin, 1:25-cv-13829 (D. Mass.). DHS strongly disagrees with the court’s order and filed a motion to stay pending appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (First Circuit). The District Court order was administratively stayed while the government pursued its motion to stay pending appeal with the First Circuit. On July 24, 2026, the First Circuit denied the government’s motion. DHS strongly disagrees with the First Circuit’s order denying the stay request but will comply with the court’s order while DHS considers next steps. If this order is later lifted, DHS still plans to collect the payment. Alert Type info 06/15/2026 07/28/2026

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ICE Asks Idaho to not release Criminal Illegal Alien Charged with Kidnapping and Sexually Assaulting a Teenager

Published:
Jul 28, 2026
Detected:
Jul 28, 2026

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer asking Idaho officials to not release an illegal alien charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a teenager. DHS released a statement after ICE lodged a detainer asking Idaho officials to not release an illegal alien charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a teenager. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the arrest of more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens over the weekend, convicted for despicable crimes including murder, enticement of minor for indecent purposes, and kidnapping. ICE announced the arrest of more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens over the weekend, convicted for despicable crimes including murder, enticement of minor for indecent purposes, and kidnapping.

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