USCIS Reinstates Screening and Vetting Standards to Prioritize American Safety
USCIS tightened immigration vetting from August 1, 2025, focusing on asylum, family visas, and student applicants. Enhanced interviews…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
No DHS Directive in 2025 Ordering DACA Recipients to Self-Deport
DACA protections remain in effect through August 2025 despite a court ruling against Biden’s 2022 regulation. DHS and…
USCIS Intensifies Crackdown on Marriage Fraud in Green Card Applications
USCIS’s 2025 policy intensifies checks on marriage-based green cards, mandates new form editions, and allows deportation after approval…
ICE Launches Hiring Spree Targeting Former Federal Workers in 2025
In 2025, ICE targets retired federal workers and veterans to fill 1,500 enforcement roles amid staffing shortages. The…
Essential Documents to Organize During Multiple Green Card Processes and Job Changes
Organize green card and employment documents, including Form I-90 filings and the updated Form I-9. Keep certified translations,…
US Visa Waivers Slashed: Prepare for Mandatory Interview Queues
From September 2, 2025, the U.S. will require in-person interviews for most nonimmigrant visa applicants, including renewals. Age-based…
U.S. Announces New Visa Interview Rule for Kenyan Applicants
Kenyans must attend in-person interviews for nearly all U.S. visas starting September 2025, with limited interview waivers for…
How Travel Outside the U.S. Impacts H-1B, H-4, and Green Card Timelines
H-1B and H-4 visa holders and green card applicants must ensure valid visa stamps and Advance Parole when…
Can a Spouse Join Another’s Green Card Process if I-140 is Withdrawn?
You cannot switch automatically from an employment-based I-140 to your spouse’s family-based green card process. Your spouse must…