The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

US set to make online filing of immigration applications mandatory

The US will make online applications mandatory for a range of immigration benefits, including green cards, citizenship and asylum, under a new USCIS rule aimed at cutting costs and improving efficiency.

The Economic Times · Aug 11

The 'Miracle Lawyer' Case Balloons to $400 Million as Plaintiffs Multiply — and Nobody Can Say Where She Is

Alexandra Lozano's collapsed immigration practice now faces an expanded federal lawsuit with 34 plaintiffs, a second class action alleging mass-produced fraudulent filings, and a reported federal criminal inquiry — all while her own attorney says he cannot locate her.

Latin Times · Aug 10

Lawmakers Raise Health Concerns Over Conditions at a South Texas Family Detention Center

Members of Congress report inadequate medical care at a South Texas family detention center. Immigration officials deny the allegations.

Medical Daily · Aug 10

Construction and Agriculture Groups Warn Trump Immigration Crackdown Is Worsening Worker Shortages: 'It's Been Chaotic'

Foreign-born workers accounted for more than a quarter of the U.S. construction workforce in 2024 and more than half of workers in several trades, including roofing, drywall installation and painting

Latin Times · Aug 10

Sixty lawmakers launch probe into ‘appalling’ efforts to deport military spouses and families

It comes after Trump established the Military Spouse Commission last week to propose policies supporting military families

The Independent UK · Aug 10

A short tenure? Trump frustrated and MAGA furious with DHS head Markwayne Mullin: report

President and allies having buyer’s remorse over ex-Oklahoma senator’s perceived squishiness on harsh anti-immigrant moves

The Independent UK · Aug 10

'After 14 years of dealing with the endless US immigration stress': H-1B Redditor says he moved to Switzerland and life is incredible

A tech lead of a company shared his experience of being an H-1B in the US for years and then finally putting an end to this altogether by relocating to Switzerland. What triggered him was the US immigration stress and Green Card backlog, the man said, adding that he lived…

The Times of India · Aug 10

H-1B, L-1 visa extensions get costlier from Sept 9: What changes and who pays

The US has expanded the scope of a visa fee that could significantly raise immigration costs for large employers, with the USD 4,000 charge for H-1B petitions and USD 4,500 fee for L-1 petitions now set to apply to certain visa extension filings from September 9.

The Times of India · Aug 10

Lifelong Republican Regrets Donald Trump Vote After Ice Detains His Fiancée in Houston

John Gannon, a lifelong Republican, regrets voting for Trump after his fiancée, Yasmin Suarez Reyes, was detained by ICE at an airport, highlighting the personal impact of immigration policies.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

DOJ Unveils $300M 'Model Cities' Grant: Ban Progressive Policing, Round up Homeless, Assist ICE Extraditions

The US Justice Department offers $300 million in public safety grants to cities that adopt specific law-and-order policies, sparking debate over local autonomy and federal influence.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10