The Latest Breaking News from USCIS

U.S. immigration officials are asking the public and federal agencies to comment on a proposal to collect social media handles from people applying to benefits such as green cards or citizenship, to comply with an executive order from President Donald Trump

According to the report, the collection of social media identifiers is necessary to "enable and help national security and public safety screening, and vetting, and related inspections"

The administration cites fraud and security concerns as their main reason to pause all applications on humanitarian programs promoted during the Biden era.

A former immigration official supports Trump's enforcement measures but warns that ending birthright citizenship would be a "logistical nightmare."

Number of families that are still separated remains unclear, and a previous ruling offers separated families few protections from future deportation

The plan, which sought to give a path to citizenship to some undocumented migrants married to U.S. citizens, was struck down by a judge in November after Biden's electoral loss

If you're looking to bring a family member into the U.S., the I-130 form is your starting point. It's a fairly simple starting point, but don't let it fool you—one little mistake, one missing document, and it could derail your entire process. And we know you don't want that.

USCIS has reported consistent EB1A approval rates of about 70% since early 2023. This statistic, while encouraging, does not capture the struggles applicants face.

H-1B visas are temporary permits given to foreign workers in specialized fields that need advanced knowledge and degrees. The new rules include flexibility for different degree titles, recognizing that universities may name programs differently.