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Temporary Visas No Longer Guarantee Easy Path to Green Cards? Trump's Post-Shooting Review Produces Major Policy Shift'

USCIS moves to end temporary visas as an easy path to Green Cards, as a Trump‑era review after a DC shooting reshapes 2026 US immigration rules for Indian and other workers.

International Business Times UK · May 22

Trump’s DOJ ramps up efforts to strip citizenship from naturalized Americans

USCIS is sending over ‘a team of our most skilled’ attorneys to boost the Justice Department’s denaturalization investigations

The Independent UK · May 22

'Go home' for Green Card rule: Immigration attorney Rahul Reddy explains what H-1B visa holders should do now

The new Green Card rule that applicants can't wait for their Green Card in the US and should go back to their country of origin has sent shockwaves, as 1.2 million legal immigrants are waiting for years to become permanent residents. The experts are waiting for more clarity on this…

The Times of India · May 22

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Trump is forcing green card applicants back to their home countries to wait for permanent residency

New policy requires immigrants who are in the US temporarily to apply for permanent status ‘outside of the country’

The Independent UK · May 22

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

Massive, absurd: Immigration experts, foreign-born founder react to new Green Card rule

The new memo by the USCIS that every migrant has to leave the US when they wait for their Green Card triggered a massive upheaval as experts decoded what the new rules mean and what visa holders should do. The agency said a visa holder who is in the US…

The Times of India · May 22

Waiting for Green Card? Leave US first, re-enter with an immigrant visa

In a huge move, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services is going to ask individuals who are waiting for their Green Cards to leave the country and wait in their own country. The USCIS announced new guidance directing immigration officers to treat the transition from temporary nonimmigrant status to permanent…

The Times of India · May 22

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38.5% drop in H-1B registrations for FY 2027: Immigration attorney says numbers were like this 10 years ago

The USCIS published the details of the H-1B FY 2027 lottery as the season comes to a close and celebrated the 38.5% drop in the registration, attributing it to President Donald Trump's America First policies. In a year, the number of registrations dropped from 343,981 in fiscal year 2026 to…

The Times of India · May 22

H-1B selections for FY27 show higher share of US master’s degree holders

USCIS H-1B visa selections reveal a shift towards applicants with advanced degrees and higher salaries. This follows recent policy changes to the selection process. The agency reports a significant increase in selected applicants holding US master's degrees or higher. Low-wage filings have decreased substantially. The new system prioritizes higher-skilled workers…

The Economic Times · May 22

A missing signature may cost H-1B, US visa applicants their filing window

USCIS will now strictly enforce signature requirements on immigration applications, including H-1B and Green Card filings, effective July 10, 2026. Deficient signatures can lead to application rejection or denial, even after initial acceptance, with no option to cure. Applicants must use handwritten, scanned, faxed, or authorized electronic signatures, avoiding copy-paste,…

The Economic Times · May 17

New USCIS signature rule for H-1B, Green Card: Dos and don'ts for your next immigration application

The US Department of Homeland Security has issued an interim rule on how it would reject applications if officers deem some signatures invalid. Published in the Federal Register on May 11, 2026, the rule gives USCIS broader authority to reject or deny immigration benefit requests if signature problems are identified,…

The Times of India · May 16

50 Green Card holders identified to be deported as US starts re-vetting older cases

At a time when 11 million immigration applications are pending with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Donald Trump administration announced earlier that it would take time to go back on older Green Card cases and find out if any undeserving people got permanent residency during the Biden administration.…

The Times of India · May 15

'Crazy': US denies OPT extension citing police record; applicant called police after being assaulted

Immigration attorney Scott Decker highlighted a case in which the US Citizenship and Immigration Services denied an applicant's STEM OPT extension, citing that the individual had a "law enforcement interaction". The agency did not say what the law enforcement interaction was but Decker said that he was aware that his…

The Times of India · May 11

Paying thousands extra has become the only way forward for many US visa applicants

Premium processing has become a necessity for many US immigration applicants due to escalating delays in standard visa and employment authorization processing. Applicants across various categories are now routinely paying significant extra fees, transforming an optional service into a functional requirement to avoid job loss or status disruptions.

The Economic Times · May 8

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The Times of India · May 5

New FBI vetting by USCIS for Green Cards: Who will be affected?

Checking the FBI database to vet immigration applications is not new, but now the USCIS has gained greater access to the FBI's criminal history database as a new enhanced security checking begins. CBS News reported that the administration has asked to pause some cases as the new changes are being…

The Independent UK · May 1

DACA renewal delays leave ‘Dreamers’ without status and fearing detention

Some of the program’s beneficiaries have waited months for an answer, only to see their deadline pass without a decision

International Business Times · Apr 29

Legal Immigrants To Face Enhanced FBI Security Screening: Report

The Trump administration has rolled out enhanced security background checks for those attempting to navigate legal immigration channels.

We Got This Covered · Apr 29

Writing these 5 words on social media could now cost an immigrant their Green Card. And that’s just one item on the list

The Green Card comes with a mute button.

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International Business Times UK · Apr 29

US Immigration Applicants Face Stricter Background Checks Under New USCIS Policy

The US government has introduced stricter background checks for immigration applications, requiring expanded security screenings. This policy aims to enhance national security but may delay processing times.

International Business Times UK · Apr 29

Expanded USCIS Background Checks and AI Vetting Policies Delay Green Card and Citizenship Applicants

USCIS ordered officers to halt approvals on all pending green card, citizenship, and asylum cases until expanded FBI background checks are completed, with no clear timeline provided.

Latin Times · Apr 28

ICE Seeks to Deport 12-Year-Old Living in Alaska as Family Fights to Prove U.S. Citizenship Without DNA Test

A 12-year-old boy living in Alaska is facing deportation after federal immigration authorities rejected evidence that he is a U.S. citizen, according to his attorney, who says the case highlights growing disputes over how citizenship is verified.

Latin Times · Apr 28

Group of Green Card Holders Sues Federal Government Over Citizenship Delays

USCIS justified its actions in a recent memo, saying prior screening and vetting measures were "wholly inadequate," adding that applicants had not been "sufficiently vetted" and could pose a national security risk.

The Times of India · Apr 28

Immigration lawyer says USCIS interivews for resident status are put on hold 'becuase of DC shooting'

An immigration lawyer has claimed that US residency interviews are being delayed following a recent shooting in Washington, DC. This has caused panic among applicants.

Latin Times · Apr 28

Green Cards for Cubans Plunge 99.8% as ICE Arrests From the Island Surge, Libertarian Cato Group Finds

Green card approvals for Cubans have nearly stopped under President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, while ICE arrests of people from the island have surged, according to a new Cato Institute analysis.

The Times of India · Apr 28

Loss of work permits, removal from country: DHS sets strict penalties for unpaid asylum fees, issues compliance deadline

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled new immigration fee rules under the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Act of 2025, warning that asylum seekers who fail to pay a newly introduced annual charge could face rejection of their cases, loss of work permits and possible removal from the country.

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