State of the Homeland Address: Wolf Focuses on ‘Operational Flexibility,’ Protest Response
He criticized "a vocal and ill-informed minority" that "has clamored to paint recent DHS actions as examples of mission drift." Keep Reading
USCIS Issues New Policy Guidance on Final Fee Rule
It provides guidance on fee exemption and waiver policies, new premium processing time limits, modifications to intercountry adoption processing, and other changes made by the fee rule. Keep Reading
DHS, USCIS to Expand Collection of Biometrics, DNA
By proposing a standard definition of “biometrics” for DHS components and authorized purposes for collecting biometrics, this proposed rule would create clear rules for using the information collected. Keep Reading
USCIS Hikes Fees by 20 Percent to Help Recover Operational Costs
As the threat of furloughs looms, USCIS conducted a comprehensive biennial fee review and determined that current fees do not recover the cost of providing adjudication and naturalization services. Keep Reading
Canadian Court Says Safe Third Country Agreement with U.S. Violates Charter
The ruling is being hailed as a major victory for refugee rights — and drawing calls from advocates for Ottawa to immediately and unilaterally suspend the agreement with the United States. Keep Reading
Webinar on USCIS Offices Resuming in-Person Services
USCIS began reopening some domestic offices and resuming non-emergency services on June 4, following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines to protect our workforce and the public. Keep Reading
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Trump Orders 60-Day Block on Most Immigration, ‘Subject to Change’
According to the proclamation, the restriction applies only to those who were outside of the country at the time the proclamation was signed and do not already have a valid immigrant visa or other official travel document. Keep Reading
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COVID-19 Delays in Extension/Change of Status Filings
DHS also continues to take action to protect the American people and our communities, and is considering a number of policies and procedures to improve the employment opportunities of U.S. workers during this pandemic. Keep Reading
If You Feel Sick, Please Consider Canceling and Rescheduling Your USCIS Appointment
If you become ill for any reason, regardless of whether you were exposed to COVID-19, please do not come to appointments with any USCIS office. Keep Reading
Cuccinelli’s Appointment to Lead USCIS Ruled Unlawful Under Federal Vacancies Reform Act
A federal judge in D.C. ruled Sunday that Ken Cuccinelli was unlawfully named acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, thus invalidating asylum policies he implemented while in charge of the agency. Keep Reading
Immigrants Flock to Canada, While U.S. Declines
New data show the number of people immigrating to Canada increased by 26% between 2015 and 2019, and is projected to rise higher as the country seeks to overcome the aging of its workforce – a serious problem in all Western nations. Keep Reading
Report: More Than 200 People Deported to El Salvador Have Been Harmed or Killed
The advocacy group said in the report that in many of the identified cases, the group found a “clear link” between the killing or harm to the reason the migrant fled the country in the first place. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Does Restricting Immigration Really Keep Us Safe from Terrorism?
The threat from terrorism coming to our shores has been vastly over-exaggerated and background checks already work well. Keep Reading
ICE Dallas Office Opening Its Newest Detention Facility in West Texas
The new facility will house about 1,000 ICE detainees as they await the outcomes of their immigration proceedings, or their removal to their countries of origin. Keep Reading
Border Agents Can Now Get Classified Intelligence Information: Experts Call That Dangerous
Legal experts worry that immigration agents could potentially use this secret data to flag entire categories of people that fit “suspect” profiles. Keep Reading
ICE Deports Convicted Terrorist to Sudan
The convicted terrorist had an ICE detainer placed on him since an immigration judge ordered him removed from the country in 2001. Keep Reading
DHS is Using Fake Social Media Profiles to Investigate Immigrants
Under the updated policy, U.S. Customs and Immigration Services can create “fictitious accounts or identities” to access social media accounts. Keep Reading
U.S. Reconsidering Decision to End Deportation Protection for Migrants Getting Life-Saving Medical Care: NYT
USCIS also said that no deportation proceedings have been initiated against any immigrants or their families who received notices about the program's elimination last month. Keep Reading
Immigrants Already Dropping Benefits Ahead of New Trump Rule, California Counties Say
Two Democratic-led California counties asked a federal court to immediately block the Trump administration's so-called "public charge" regulation. Keep Reading
Trump Administration Ends Protection That Lets Migrants Avoid Deportation While Receiving Medical Care
Critics denounced the decision as a cruel change that could force desperate migrants to accept lesser treatment in their poverty-stricken homelands. Keep Reading