The Latest Breaking News from The State Department

Want a green card? Leave the United States first

Foreign nationals temporarily in the U.S. must now apply for green cards from their home countries, according to a new USCIS policy. This change requires individuals seeking permanent residency to complete the process abroad, a move criticized by immigrant aid groups as potentially endangering vulnerable migrants.

The Economic Times · May 22

ICE Arrests Sister Of Cuba Military Conglomerate Chief In Miami As U.S. Ramps Up Pressure On Havana

U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained the sister of the woman who heads Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. (GAESA), Cuba's powerful military-run conglomerate, in Miami, as Washington continues to ramp up pressure against Havana.

International Business Times · May 22

Trump’s face should be left off new passports, Dems say in letter to Marco Rubio

The president and his supporters have shown a zeal for plastering Trump’s face across official documents and Washington landmarks

The Independent UK · May 20

Sierra Leone to take in hundreds of West Africans deported by US, minister says

Sierra Leone has agreed to take in hundreds of West African migrants who are being deported by the United States, its foreign minister has said – the latest deal as part of the ​Trump administration's bid to accelerate removals.

Radio France Internationale · May 16

Israel Reportedly Preparing For The Possibility That Iran War Will Resume Soon

Israel is preparing for the possibility that the war in Iran will resume soon, according to a new report.

International Business Times · May 15

Alleged Tren de Aragua Leader Extradited from Colombia To the U.S. On Terror And Drug Charges

The first alleged Tren de Aragua leader extradited into the United States arrived in Houston to face federal terrorism and international drug trafficking charges, marking a new phase in Washington's criminal case against the Venezuelan gang.

Latin Times · May 15

Chinese Firms Used AI Satellites to Show Iran Exactly Where US Troops Were Stationed in the Middle East

The US sanctioned three Chinese satellite firms for using AI to identify and publish the locations of American military assets, giving Iran targeting intelligence for the cost of a subscription.

International Business Times UK · May 15

Texas mother raised twins alone for 18 years while ex-husband owed her $56K in child support. Then payments started showing up out of nowhere

Better late than never.

We Got This Covered · May 14

Bad news for Indian Green Card applicants: Final Action Dates for EB-1, EB-2 retrogress in June 2026 visa bulletin

The June 2026 visa bulletin published by the State Department offered little to no hope for Indian Green Card hopefuls as the queue became longer, increasing the waiting time. To break it down, India's Final Action Date for the EB-1 category moved back by three and a half months to…

The Times of India · May 14

Foreign ticket holders from World Cup qualifying countries won't have to pay bonds to enter US

The United States is easing travel rules for World Cup fans. Foreign visitors from countries that qualified for the tournament and bought tickets will no longer need to pay large visa bonds. This change applies to citizens from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Tunisia.

The Economic Times · May 14