USCIS Increases Screening, Vetting of Aliens Working in U.S.
The reduced maximum validity periods for certain categories will result in more frequent vetting of aliens who apply for authorization to work in the United States.
USCIS Implements Additional National Security Measures in the Wake of National Guard Shooting
This policy guidance is effective immediately and applies to requests pending or filed on or after Nov. 27, 2025.
USCIS to Consider Anti-Americanism in Immigrant Benefit Requests
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating guidance in the Policy Manual relating to aliens’ past requests for parole and any involvement in anti-American or terrorist organizations.
Citizenship and Integration Grant Program
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) awarded over $22 million in grants to 65 organizations in 29 states to help prepare lawful permanent residents (LPRs) for naturalization.
USCIS Announces New Citizenship Ambassador Initiative
USCIS announced the launch of the first-ever citizenship ambassador initiative.
Following the Biggest Airlift in U.S. history, DHS to Exempt Many Afghan Nationals
DHS announced that it will streamline application processing for Afghan nationals who were place into the United States for humanitarian reasons on or after July 30, 2021.
DHS Announces Registration Process for Temporary Protected Status
The Department of Homeland Security has announced the automatic extension of TPS designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan.
Eligible Yemenis may Apply for Temporary Protected Status
The extension and re-designation of Yemen for TPS is due to ongoing armed conflict.