The Latest Breaking News from USCIS

ICE has detained dozens of military family members. Experts warn it undermines military preparedness

In June 2025, the Marine Corps officially stopped advertising enlistment as a way to protect immigrant family members

The Independent UK · Aug 5

Democracy Forward sues USCIS over records on immigration database use in US elections

The lawsuit seeks documents about using federal databases for voter eligibility verification. This action follows the administration's expansion of access to the SAVE database for states. Supporters claim this enhances election integrity, while critics fear voter disenfranchisement. The group wants records before the upcoming 2026 elections for public understanding.

The Times of India · Aug 5

US citizenship exam could look very different under Trump's new plan

The Trump administration is considering changes to the US citizenship exam that could introduce new education standards and allow third parties to administer the test, according to a Newsweek report. The proposal is expected to be released for public comment later this year before any final rule is adopted.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

New Trump Asylum Rule Bypasses Interviews To Push 444,000 Legal Migrants Toward Deportation

A new USCIS rule lets officers refer more than 444,000 asylum seekers to immigration court without an interview, fast-tracking deportations and sparking legal challenges.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

DHS Ends Guaranteed Asylum Interviews, Clearing a Faster Path to Deportation Court

DHS drops the asylum interview requirement for some claims, sending cases straight to court. Two outlets cite very different case counts.

Latin Times · Jul 28

New US rule refers some asylum seekers directly to courts

America's asylum system now directs certain seekers to courts. This new rule bypasses initial interviews with immigration officials. The change aims to reduce the large backlog of pending asylum petitions. Resources will now focus on genuine claims and timely adjudications. This measure seeks to prevent exploitation of the asylum process.

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Trump administration has a new trick to speed up deporting asylum seekers

Asylum applicants could be forced into hostile immigration courts before they’ve even been interviewed under new DHS rule

The Independent UK · Jul 27

New rule for asylum seekers in the US: 'No interview, straight deportation', DHS calls it 'second chance'

The Donald Trump administration released a new asylum rule that will come into effect immediately and it will reduce the backlog in the asylum system. The department said that according to the existing procedure, both USCIS and the DOJ immigration judges adjudicate applications for asylum. While USCIS handles the "affirmative"…

The Times of India · Jul 27

Immigration Advocates Sue DHS Over New Fees for Vulnerable Immigrant Children

A coalition of immigration advocacy organizations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security's decision to eliminate fee waivers for immigrant children seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status, arguing the policy unlawfully creates a financial barrier for abused, abandoned and neglected minors seeking legal protection in the…

Latin Times · Jul 23

US student visa rule brings major changes to OPT process for Indian students

New F-1 visa rules will affect Indian students on OPT after September 2026. Students will need to apply for employment authorization and an extended stay. A transition provision offers relief for those filing OPT applications by March 2027. The departure period after OPT will be reduced from sixty to thirty…

The Economic Times · Jul 22