IMMIGRATION NEWS

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now implementing stricter scrutiny of visa applicants' social media activity, effective immediately. The new measures target individuals seeking lawful permanent resident status and student visas, focusing on interactions with…

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced on April 7, 2024, the cessation of its longstanding partnerships with the federal government concerning children's services and refugee support. This decision follows a series of contract suspensions under the Trump administration that…

Following President Donald Trump's renewed focus on immigration enforcement, significant policy shifts are underway, dismantling temporary legal pathways established under President Joe Biden. These changes have left thousands of migrants, who legally entered the United States through Biden-…

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a directive Monday mandating the immediate departure of migrants who entered the United States through the CBP One mobile application. The move, initiated under the Trump administration, rescinds a key program established during President Biden'…

Increased security measures at US ports of entry are generating concern among travelers, as reports of detainments and entry denials become more frequent. US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has implemented stricter inspection protocols under a heightened national security approach,…

Amidst a backdrop of intensifying immigration enforcement, legal experts are advising US green card holders and visa applicants to carefully evaluate potential risks before travelling abroad. This caution follows reports of heightened scrutiny at US borders, where even long-term residents are…

The suicide of a 52-year-old Chinese national at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centre in Yuma, Arizona, has ignited fresh concerns over the welfare of detainees within the US immigration system. The woman, who had been apprehended near the US-Mexico border for…

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented significant revisions to the marriage-based green card application process, introducing new challenges for applicants seeking permanent residency. The changes, already in effect, include updated form requirements, increased…

The Trump administration has eliminated the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Ombudsman, an independent entity designed to assist immigrants in navigating bureaucratic hurdles within the US Immigration system.The closure, effective immediately, raises worries about diminished…

International travellers seeking entry to the United States are facing increased scrutiny of their online activities as US immigration agencies incorporate digital footprint analysis into visa application assessments and border inspections. Agencies like the Department of State (DoS), Customs…