USCIS Policy Manual updated to emphasize that anti-American activity, antisemitic activity, or support for terrorist organizations will weigh heavily against applicants in discretionary immigration benefit decisions, such as adjustment of status to a Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. “green card” applications). Social media vetting also being expanded....
New USCIS memo states that to demonstrate “good moral character” for citizenship, applicants must show evidence of taking proactive steps to engage in positive behaviors and activities. More here....
On 07.Aug.2025, OMB finished reviewing DHS/ICE’s proposed rule to replace D/S with fixed admission periods + extension procedures. Rule not yet published - public comment period to follow. Read more....
As of 15.Aug, USCIS to no longer calculate CSPA ages or extraordinary circumstances based on the Filing Dates Chart. The current policy still will allow use of the Filing Dates Chart for any cases received by USCIS no later than 14.Aug....
Effective 01.Jul.2025, text (SMS) messages received from USCIS will be from the phone number 872466 (USAIMM). Beware of scams!...
In a 6–3 decision today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that lower courts may not issue nationwide injunctions so broadly, but they retain authority to impose limited injunctions in specific cases. This significantly eases a path for the Trump administration to implement an Executive Order...
Trump’s 2025 Proclamation suspending visa issuance for specific countries allows for rare case‑by‑case exceptions if travel “serves a U.S. national interest,” decided by the State in coordination with DHS. Visa applicants must be eligible and explain with their DS160 how their travel advances U.S. interest. No...
Starting 18.Jun.2025, the U.S. Department of State will resume processing student visas but now requires applicants to set their social media accounts to public for enhanced vetting. [More on Politico.]...
A U.S. State Department memo reportedly states that an additional 36 countries may face full or partial suspension of entry if they do not meet established benchmarks and requirements within 60 days....
New policy guidance enhances scrutiny of Form N-648 to prevent fraud and uphold the integrity of the naturalization process. Multiple filings & vague diagnoses may now trigger deeper review. Effective 13.Jun.2025....
