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USCIS Proposes 80% U.S. Citizenship Fee Hike, Eliminating Low-Income Waivers

DHS wants to raise the N-400 citizenship fee up to 80% and end fee waivers entirely. Comments close Aug. 24 — here's what it means for Latino families.

Latin Times

US green card rules change from September 18: What applicants need to know

The US will change its public charge assessment for certain green card applicants from September 18. USCIS officers will consider factors including health, finances, education and skills, while a wider range of means-tested government benefits may also be considered.

The Economic Times

Prove you won't take government benefits: US issues details of new Green Card rules coming into effect on September 18

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued new guidelines on Tuesday on how officials would determine if a Green Card applicant would become a burden on the government. "On July 16, 2026, DHS announced a final rule that rescinds the 2022 Biden-era public charge inadmissibility regulations. The final rule was…

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Lawsuit filed challenging Trump admin’s final rule ending ‘duration of status’ for international students

A coalition of higher education organizations is taking legal action against the Trump administration, contesting a recently enacted regulation that alters the status duration for international students. The lawsuit contends that the government overlooked critical cost-benefit analysis and asserts that the new four-year limit does not accommodate the actual academic…

The Times of India

US Visa Bulletin explained: What it is, why it matters and how to read it

The US Visa Bulletin is a key monthly update for Green Card applicants waiting for their priority dates to become current. Here’s what the bulletin means, who needs to track it, and how to read its filing and final action dates.

The Economic Times

The Board Just Reversed a Rule DACA Families Relied On for 14 Years — It Can Now Trigger a Reentry Ban

A new BIA ruling lets advance parole travel trigger 3- or 10-year reentry bars for some DACA, TPS and green card holders, effective immediately.

Latin Times

Meet ex-Tesla engineer Saiman Shetty who became American citizen through EB-1 Green Card: 'That one decision gave me freedom'

When Saiman Shetty announced on social media that he lost his Green Card, several commentators celebrated without understanding the clickbait. In a video, ahead of the Indian Independence Day, he announced that the USCIS took away his Green Card. He said that a number of trolls reported him to the…

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US immigration delays worsen and denial rates climb as USCIS backlog surges to 11.3 million

US immigration applicants face longer waits and higher rejection rates as the USCIS backlog reached 11.3 million cases. Average backlog clearance time nearly doubled to 18.6 months, while the overall denial rate rose to 12.2%, with sharper increases in some employment-based categories.

The Economic Times

Medicaid and SNAP Use to Impact Green Card Decisions Under New DHS Rule Starting Mid September

DHS's new rule lets officers weigh Medicaid, SNAP and housing aid in green card cases starting Sept. 18, 2026. Who's affected — and who's exempt.

Latin Times

Medicaid and SNAP Use to Impact Green Card Decisions Under New DHS Rule Starting Mid September

DHS's new rule lets officers weigh Medicaid, SNAP and housing aid in green card cases starting Sept. 18, 2026. Who's affected — and who's exempt.

Latin Times

US to change key immigration forms from September 15, no grace period for older versions: What Indian applicants need to know

New United States Citizenship and Immigration Services forms will be introduced soon. Form I-539 and Form I-765 will have updated versions available. Applicants must use these new editions starting September fifteenth, two thousand twenty-six. Older versions of these immigration forms will no longer be accepted. This change affects Indian nationals…

The Economic Times

ICE Is Using Airline Passenger Data to Make Airport Arrests, but an Expired I-94 May Not Tell the Whole Story

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is not simply walking through airports and choosing passengers at random. A formal data-sharing system allows the agency to know who plans to fly, and potentially where and when to find them.

Latin Times

11 charged as US busts nationwide ‘sham’ marriage ring behind 1,000 weddings

The Department of Justice has charged nearly a dozen people with participating in a multimillion-dollar scheme

The Independent UK

Trump admin steps up scrutiny of CPT for international students, warns colleges over misuse

The Trump administration has stepped up scrutiny of Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for international students, warning American colleges and universities that improper authorization of the programme could expose both institutions and individual officials to administrative or legal consequences.

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US moves immigration filings online: What it means for green card, citizenship and asylum applicants

The US is transitioning towards mandatory online filing for immigration applications. This new rule allows USCIS to require electronic submissions for eligible forms. Applicants will need a USCIS online account to submit applications electronically. This shift aims to reduce costs and improve processing efficiency for all. USCIS will announce each…

The Economic Times

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.

Latin Times

Somalia Is Down to Its Last Legal Lifeline — And Even That One Nearly Got Pulled This Week

Somalia's TPS survives a new court fight days after Burma and South Sudan lost theirs. Here's where every TPS-designated country actually stands now.

Latin Times

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.

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USCIS Can Now Reject Your Immigration Case Without Ever Warning You First

Effective Aug. 5, 2026, USCIS officers can deny green card, work permit and citizenship applications without first requesting missing evidence — a reversal of a Biden-era standard that reinstates a 2018 policy. The change hits pending and new filings alike, shortens response windows, and lands hardest on families with little…

Latin Times

Doral's Reckoning: Inside the Legal Scramble Before Venezuela's TPS Cutoff On October 2

Most Venezuelan TPS protections quietly expired months ago — here's what the October 2 date still covers, and why a June Supreme Court ruling makes even that narrow exception fragile.

The Economic Times

US may end H-1B job-loss grace period for foreign workers; Indians could face impact

The US Department of Homeland Security may eliminate a 60-day grace period for certain foreign workers. This proposed change could significantly impact Indian professionals working in the United States. Currently, this period allows workers time to find new employment or depart the country. The proposal is under review and has…

Latin Times

USCIS's Immigration Caseload Climbs Back Past 11 Million as Processing Keeps Slipping

USCIS's pending caseload hit 11.3 million as wait times nearly doubled and denial rates climbed, new government-derived data show.

The Times of India

'USCIS makes mistakes': Immigration expert breaks down new H-1B, Green Card rule, calls its another step in dismantling legal immigration

The USCIS recently announced a major rule change that would affect many categories of visa and Green Card applicants. The agency said that when an applicant submits an application that is not complete, the agency asks for more documents, but now the officers will be empowered to deny the application.…

The Economic Times

United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement rules get tougher: Could one missing document cost you?

USCIS now rejects incomplete visa and green card applications immediately. Applicants must submit all required documents from the outset. This policy change reverses previous practices encouraging evidence requests. The agency aims to improve efficiency and reduce processing backlogs. Thousands of Indian nationals face stricter application requirements for US immigration benefits.

The Times of India

'12 years in the US, leaving with empty hands': Indian woman says her H-1B was revoked because employer didn't run payroll

An Indian woman working in the US on an H-1B visa shared her story in an NRI group about how she has to go back to India after spending 12 years, which came to nothing after all. The issue, she explained, was that she was working for a consultancy and…

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