Who’s Going to Lead DHS Now? Front-Runners Emerge to Replace McAleenan
One thing that may be easier to predict is whether the president's pick will be a nominee or "acting" secretary. Keep Reading
USCIS Citizenship Policy for Military Families, Federal Workers Abroad a ‘Disservice’ to Those Who Serve, Say Critics
Acting USCIS Director Ken Cuccinelli says people "freaking out over nothing" over policy that some children would not automatically be considered U.S. citizens. Keep Reading
States’ Lawsuit vs. DHS Asserts New ‘Public Charge’ Immigration Rule Is Unlawful
Asked whether the rule discriminates, Cuccinelli said that "we certainly expect people of any income to be able to stand on their own two feet." Keep Reading
Acting USCIS Director: Statue of Liberty’s Poem Is About Europeans
Cuccinelli says welcoming “huddled masses” of immigrants to American shores was referring to “people coming from Europe." Keep Reading
USCIS Will Adjust International Footprint to Seven Locations, Closing 13 Field Offices
The first planned closures of 13 offices are the field offices in Monterrey, Mexico, and Seoul, South Korea, at the end of September. Keep Reading
USCIS Revising Naturalization Test of U.S. Facts
Working group has been reviewing and updating the naturalization test questions and will also assess potential changes to the speaking portion of the test. Keep Reading
House Chairmen Question Whether Cuccinelli Appointment Was Lawful Under Vacancies Act
Creation of new position "appears to have had no purpose other than to facilitate the appointment of Mr. Cuccinelli over any of the individuals who were eligible under the law," they told McAleenan. Keep Reading
Cuccinelli: USCIS Officers Will Remind Sponsors That Immigrants Don’t Get Public Benefits
Over the next several months, federal agencies will develop and implement guidance on the presidential memorandum to make sure that agencies enforce these requirements. Keep Reading
Cuccinelli Appointed Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Former Virginia attorney general vowed to "zealously safeguard" immigration system "for those who lawfully come here... while deterring fraud and protecting the American people.” Keep Reading
USCIS Union Boss: Cuccinelli as Director Would Mean ‘End of Legal Immigration as It Exists’
Saturday is the last official day on the job for Director Frank Cissna, who told employees on May 24 that "at the request of the president" he would be stepping down from the agency. Keep Reading
