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US green card applications face new tax scrutiny; unpaid dues could affect approval and US citizenship

In a move affecting green card applications, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has altered its stance on tax compliance. Unpaid taxes and unfiled returns could jeopardise an applicant's chances of approval, as immigration officers will closely evaluate tax history. This change extends to US citizens sponsoring relatives and has…

The Economic Times · Nov 1

US begins approving H-1B petitions without Trump's $100,000 fee: What it means for workers, employers

US Citizenship and Immigration Services has started approving H-1B visa petitions without the $100,000 fee. This change follows federal court orders that blocked the enforcement of this fee requirement. Many employers previously avoided hiring overseas candidates due to these costs, but approvals may open new opportunities. Petition processing is currently…

The Economic Times · Oct 26

US raises select immigration fees for FY 2027, new charges from October 16

US Citizenship and Immigration Services plans to increase certain immigration application fees starting October 16, 2026. The new fees reflect inflation adjustments over the year to July 2026, as mandated by H.R. 1. Specific forms like the asylum application and employment authorization will see incremental increases. Notably, fees for the…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Straight to Deportation, Don't Pass 'Go'

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Reason · Jul 29

H-1B update: No second lottery, USCIS says it has received enough petitions for FY 2027

In a major update, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced Friday that there will be no second lottery for FY2027. "US Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa US advanced degree exemption, known…

The Times of India · Jul 17

From 'Abogada de Milagros' to Barred for Life: The Collapse of Alexandra Lozano's Immigration Empire

Lawsuits say "miracle lawyer" Alexandra Lozano faked abuse claims on thousands of visa cases. Now she's barred for life and 35,000 clients are in limbo.

Latin Times · Jul 3

Outrage Erupts as Trump Slashes Humanitarian Immigration to 50-Year Low, Admitting Mostly White South Africans

New data show Trump's second administration cut legal immigration approvals by 27% and reduced humanitarian admissions to a 50-year low, with most of the 7,500 slots reportedly going to white South Africans.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23

USCIS endurece el ajuste de estatus y lo declara una "gracia administrativa"

Un nuevo memorando interno reorienta el camino hacia la green card hacia el procesamiento consular en el exterior y exige "méritos sobresalientes" para aprobar solicitudes dentro del país.

Latin Times · Jun 4

Trump Officials Draft Rule to Reject Asylum Cases Without Interviews: Report

The Trump administration is developing a regulation that would allow U.S. immigration officers to reject some asylum applications without first interviewing the applicants, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Jun 1

Government Fails to Provide Adequate Interpreter for Deaf Ukrainian Asylum Seeker

Stuck in immigration limbo, the woman needs a Russian Sign Language translator for her pending asylum case.

Capital & Main · May 12