USCIS Adding Stricter Security Checks in 2025
USCIS is rolling out new national security measures that affect asylum applicants, visa holders, and green card seekers. These changes mean longer wait times,…
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USCIS Stops Approvals for Many Immigrants: What to Know
USCIS has stopped approving most immigration benefits — including asylum, green cards, and work permits — for people from certain countries. This affects real…
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Trump Immigration News: What's Happening in 2026
Trump's immigration crackdown is moving fast in 2026. From deportation raids to court battles, a lot is changing. Here's what you need to know and what steps…
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H-2B Visa Cap Hit for FY2026: What It Means for You
USCIS stopped accepting new H-2B visa petitions for FY2026 after hitting the cap on the extra 18,490 visas on February 6, 2026. If you or your employer was…
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H-1B 2027 Registration Opens: What You Need to Know
USCIS has opened the FY2027 H-1B cap registration period. If you or your employer wants to apply for an H-1B work visa, this is the window you cannot miss.…
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Immigration Scams: Fake Lawyers Are Stealing From Immigrants
Five Colombian citizens were charged with running a massive scam that targeted immigrants in US immigration proceedings. They pretended to be lawyers and even…
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Family Reunification Parole Ended: What It Means
The Department of Homeland Security has ended family reunification parole (FRP) programs for people from Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, and El Salvador. If you or a…
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Women in Immigration Detention: What's Happening
Women held in US immigration detention facilities are facing serious conditions that advocates say put their safety and health at risk. A Forbes investigation…
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Cutting Immigration Won't Help US Workers, Research Says
A new Forbes-published study shows that reducing immigration does not help American workers — it may actually hurt the economy. This matters for immigrants…
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US Citizen Shot By Immigration Agent in Texas: What We Know
Newly released records show Ruben Ray Martinez, a 23-year-old US citizen, was shot and killed by a federal immigration agent in Texas in March 2025. The…
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Ethiopia TPS Ends February 2026: What You Need to Know Now
The Department of Homeland Security ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia. If you have TPS from Ethiopia, your work permit expires on February…
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TPS Ending for Somalia and Ethiopia: What Happens Next
The Department of Homeland Security just announced it's ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for people from Somalia and Ethiopia. If you have TPS from…
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