The Latest Breaking News from USCIS

4-year fixed stay for F1 students: Immigration attorney says the biggest risk is 'booking a flight home', warns visa holders against traveling outside US

The Donald Trump administration finalized the 4-year fixed stay rule for international students which means students coming to the US will be allowed to stay only for four years -- the duration of most of the courses, and if they need to stay longer, if they start doing their OPT…

The Times of India · Jul 16

Indians remain the face of America's H-1B workforce, dominating visas, tech jobs and pay

Indian professionals secured nearly seventy percent of US H-1B visa approvals in fiscal year 2025. Technology occupations represented the largest category of approved H-1B petitions. Median annual salaries for H-1B workers climbed to $133,000 during this period. Master's degrees were held by over fifty-seven percent of approved beneficiaries. H-1B registrations…

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Haitians migrants get brief reprieve

USCIS extended work authorizations for Haitian TPS holders as fight plays out in court

Salon · Jul 13

Trump Administration Marriage Immigration Changes: Why Marrying a Foreign Spouse No Longer Guarantees They Can Stay

The Trump administration's immigration policies are under scrutiny for affecting spouses of US citizens, affecting families and causing separations. Travel bans and strict vetting create challenges for military families.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

Trump Cracks Down On Marriage Green Cards By Enforcing Spouses Into Intense Interrogations And Deep Bank Vetting

The USCIS's new policy memorandum introduces discretionary measures for marriage green card applicants, affecting the predictability of the process without mandating intrusive interrogations or financial scrutiny.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

'Must Return Home': Donald Trump Memo Forces 1 Million Legal Green Card Applicants Out of the U.S.

A new USCIS memo requires green card applicants to apply from abroad, affecting over a million pending cases and raising concerns about family separation and career disruption.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

From 'Abogada de Milagros' to Barred for Life: The Collapse of Alexandra Lozano's Immigration Empire

Lawsuits say "miracle lawyer" Alexandra Lozano faked abuse claims on thousands of visa cases. Now she's barred for life and 35,000 clients are in limbo.

Latin Times · Jul 3

Indian woman, laid off twice on H-1B visa, says she's still hopeful: 'Didn't come to the US just for a degree or job'

A former international student from India, Maya, shared the hardships H-1B visa holders in the US are facing after a layoff. These visa holders have 60 days to find a new job where the new employer would file for an H-1B transfer. But this 60-day window is not always enough…

The Times of India · Jul 2

Orphaned Migrant Facing Trump Expulsion Still Loves America For Its 'Freedom' Despite Being Locked Up By ICE

A Honduran student in Louisiana was detained by ICE days before graduation, sparking community outrage and highlighting immigration policy challenges under the Trump administration.

International Business Times UK · Jun 29

Because you sent LinkedIn request to USCIS staff: Is this a new ground to deny naturalization?

A US citizenship applicant was denied naturalization after sending a LinkedIn request to USCIS officials. USCIS stated this action raised concerns about potentially threatening or improperly influential behavior, equating it to threats their personnel face. An attorney commented that it was an unusual case as there is no accusation of…

The Times of India · Jun 26