ACLU Asks Court to Release Green Card Holder Held Over a Year in Campbell County Jail
The ACLU filed a federal habeas petition seeking release for Beata Siemionkowicz, a lawful permanent resident held by…
DV-2026 Diversity Visa Cap Set at 52,101 After Mandatory Deductions
DV-2026 visas are capped at 52,101 under the September 2026 Visa Bulletin. Despite a court-ordered restart of processing,…
Former USCIS Officer Accused of Selling Green Cards and Citizenship
Authorities arrested a former USCIS officer and an alleged accomplice over claims they took money to manipulate immigration…
Judge Ohta Denies Emergency Order to Reopen Diversity Visa Lottery Registration
Judge Jinsook Ohta refused to order immediate DV-2027 registration, but the lawsuit continues on an expedited schedule. A…
US Publishes DV-2026 Ineligibility List for Diversity Visa Program Applicants
DV-2026 visa issuance has resumed, but 19 countries remain ineligible. The cycle has 129,516 selectees competing for 52,101…
Senior USCIS Officer Arrested in Green Card Scheme Involving Whatsapp Communications
A former USCIS officer and an associate were arrested in a federal bribery case involving green card and…
Golden Visa Holders Face 10-Year Naturalization Rule Under Lei Orgânica N.º 1/2026
Portugal kept the Golden Visa residence route open, but under Lei Orgânica n.º 1/2026 most applicants now need…
US Bars Nigeria as Only African Nation from DV-2026 Green Card Lottery
Nigeria was left off the DV-2026 Diversity Visa eligibility list, making it the only African country excluded from…
USCIS Resumes Diversity Visa Green Cards After Court Vacates PM-602-0193
A federal court in California temporarily lifted USCIS’s hold on FY 2026 Diversity Visa adjustment cases. USCIS can…
Form G-325R Required Only for Certain Noncitizens Without Qualifying Records
A U.S.-born child usually does not need alien registration because citizenship comes first. Form G-325R applies only to…
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order for Certain Noncitizen Families
A September 3, 2026 court ruling blocked Trump’s new birthright citizenship order for a certified class. The order…
US-Born Children of Diplomats Now Eligible for Permanent Residency via Form I-485
DHS broadened green card eligibility for some U.S.-born children of foreign government employees beginning September 4, 2026. Applicants…
U.S. Warns EB-1 Green Cards for Indians May Run Out Before Sept 30
EB-1 India remains open for now, but the U.S. State Department warns visa numbers could run out before…
USCIS Buys Body Cameras from Axon as Agency Expands Enforcement Role
USCIS bought body-worn cameras and related technology from Axon Enterprise for about $159,675. The contract supports its growing…