IMMIGRATION NEWS
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In response to a lawsuit alleging inadequate notification, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a 30-day grace period during which it will continue to accept older versions of key immigration forms, including applications for green cards and naturalization.
The decision…
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The European Union has significantly overhauled its EU Blue Card program, effective in 2025, to aggressively court skilled workers from outside the bloc and alleviate pressing labor shortages across member states.
The reforms aim to make Europe a more attractive and accessible destination for…
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A sudden suspension of federal funding for immigrant integration programs has left non-profit organizations nationwide, including the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles (CHIRLA), facing significant operational challenges.
The halt, communicated in a February 4 email from the US…
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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is facing criticism following the immediate implementation of a revised Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
This potentially derails Green Card applications. Effective immediately, applications submitted using…
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Canada is experiencing a surge in visa rejections as the government intensifies efforts to combat widespread fraud within its immigration system.
Refusal rates in some regions have reached as high as 61%, prompting concerns from applicants and stakeholders alike, even as Immigration Minister Marc…
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Amidst recent reports of mass deportations, immigrants facing upcoming court hearings are increasingly hesitant to attend, fearing immediate detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
This apprehension, while understandable, carries significant legal risks as failing to appear in court…
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As of March 5, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a regulation mandating that immigrants disclose their social media handles when applying for US visas, green cards, or citizenship.
This policy, stemming from Executive Order 14161 signed on January 20, 2025, is intended…
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In a precedent-setting decision, a Cook County Circuit Court judge has ordered two landlords to pay $80,000 in damages to former tenants after the landlords threatened to report them to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a 2020 rent dispute.
Judge Catherine A. Schneider has…
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Nationwide strikes and protests are underway across the United States, organized by immigrants, students, and business owners, in response to the federal government's intensified immigration policies.
The demonstrations aim to highlight the economic and cultural contributions of immigrants and…
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The US government has announced that the Employment-Based Fourth Preference (EB-4) visa category has reached its annual limit for the fiscal year 2025.
This development means that no further green cards will be issued under this category until the start of the new fiscal year on October 1, 2025,…
