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Green Card alert! USCIS proposes to increase citizenship fee by $570, naturalization should not have any low-cost options

The USCIS proposes to increase the fee for naturalization to as much as $1,330 at a time when the Donald Trump administration declared war on citizenship fraud and is denaturalizing people who lied to become US citizens. Green Card holders can apply for naturalization after living in the US for…

The Times of India

'Stupid and Evil': Trump's Radical Green Card Crackdown Threatens to Force 1M Legal Immigrants Out of US

Donald Trump's administration has pushed through a USCIS memo that makes it far harder for legal immigrants already in the US to secure a green card, forcing many to leave and apply from abroad.

International Business Times UK

Judge Orders Trump to Resume Green Card and Asylum Processing After Ruling Freeze Left Immigrants in 'Indeterminate Legal Limbo'

A federal judge in Rhode Island has overturned Trump-era policies suspending immigration benefits for 39 countries, citing bias and lack of genuine national security concerns, affecting hundreds of thousands of applicants.

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Judge Overturns Trump's 'Unlawful' Immigration Freeze, Ordering USCIS to End 'Indefinite Legal Limbo'

A federal judge has ordered USCIS to resume processing green card and asylum applications, ending a Trump-era freeze deemed unlawful. The decision affects thousands of applicants previously in legal limbo.

International Business Times UK

Haiti TPS Termination Challenged Over Claims Noem Terminated Protections Without Mandatory State Dept. Input

Newly unsealed emails reveal a USCIS official admitted former Secretary Kristi Noem elected to terminate protections without a State Department recommendation regarding Haiti's conditions

Latin Times

No good news for Indian Green Card applicants in July 2026 US visa bulletin, EB-1 date backslides by 2 months

The July 2026 visa bulletin brought little to no cheer for Indian Green Card applicants as the EB-1 category retrogressed by two months to October 15, 2022. EB-2 and EB-5 (unreserved) have already become unavailable for Indians as the per-country quota has already been exhausted, and the situation will remain…

The Times of India

Green Card news: This category becomes unavailable for Indians till September 30

After EB-2, India's per-country limit has been reached in the EB-5 unreserved category for 2026. The annual limits will reset with the start of the new fiscal year (FY 2027) on October 1, 2026. This means the EB-5 unreserved immigrant visa category for India will remain unavailable through September 30.…

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H-1B workers get relief as US court scraps $100,000 fee; employers may accelerate filings

A US federal judge struck down the $100,000 fee for fresh H-1B petitions, deeming it an unlawful tax. This ruling could encourage more applications and enhance on-site mobility for Indian talent, though its temporary nature due to potential judicial review remains a concern.

The Economic Times

Trump team wants to make it harder for immigrants to legally work

New DHS proposal would impose sweeping restrictions on work permits as administration cracks down on legal immigration pathways

The Independent UK

H-1B $100,000 fee struck down as illegal: What happens next?

In a major blow to the Donald Trump administration and its plan to make H-1B visa program costlier, a federal judge declared that the $100,000 ‌fee that US President Donald Trump imposed on new H-1B visas for ⁠highly skilled foreign workers is unlawful and must be invalidated. US District Judge…

The Times of India

Trump Admin Redefines Green Cards To Push Legal Visa Holders Out of the Country

A Trump administration memo increases scrutiny on green card applications for legal visa holders, affecting over a million pending applicants and drawing criticism from various groups.

International Business Times UK

An Unreported Lobbying Blitz Allegedly Made Trump Reverse His Own Immigration Policy in Under a Week

A lobbying campaign by tech and AI industries has led the Trump administration to reverse a new green card policy, allowing exemptions for those providing economic benefits or serving national interests.

International Business Times UK

Business pushback led to soft stance on green card policy: Report

American business leaders successfully influenced US government policy on green cards. Following a new rule requiring foreign workers to return home for residency applications, industry giants voiced strong concerns. Through private discussions with the White House and government departments, they conveyed potential harm to their workforce.

The Economic Times

This Attempt by the Trump Administration To Cripple Legal Immigration Is Illegal, Judge Rules

The government had imposed an indefinite pause on adjudicating asylum petitions and applications for green cards, work permits, and citizenship for legal immigrants from certain countries.

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Judge Rejects Trump's Asylum and Visa Freeze, Slams Admin for Leaving Immigrants in 'Indeterminate Legal Limbo'

"Over six months later, many of those individuals remain without work, without legal status, and without any meaningful ability to plan for their futures," the judge wrote

The Independent UK

Trump team walks back directive that required green card applicants to wait in their home countries: report

The move follows ‘enormous backlash’ to a May 22 memo from the US Customs and Immigration Services

The Independent UK

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country

The Independent UK

Judge strikes down Trump’s ‘anti-immigrant’ policies blocking asylum and green card applicants

Court ruling restores critical immigration decisions for people from 39 countries impacted by travel ban

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Trump Administration Secretly Paused Some Green Card Cases for Refugees and Asylees from Latin America - REPORT

The Trump administration quietly halted the processing of green card applications filed by some refugees and asylees, according to records obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request by the American Immigration Council.

The Times of India

US judge invalidates travel and visa ban on 39 countries: What happens next?

A US federal judge ruled on Friday that the Donald Trump administration's immigration ban on 39 countries imposed after last November's DC shooting was unlawful. Chief US District Judge John McConnell in Providence, Rhode Island, ruled that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services had adopted a series of unlawful policies…

The Economic Times

US judge invalidates Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries

A US federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's policies. Immigrant applicants from 39 countries were unlawfully denied decisions on asylum, work permits, green cards, and citizenship. The ruling states that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services adopted illegal policies targeting these individuals. This has left countless immigrants in…

The Times of India

What Trump's Green Card changes mean for millions of Indians seeking permanent residency in US

A recent USCIS announcement sparked panic by suggesting temporary US residents must return home for Green Card applications, except in extraordinary cases. While the administration later clarified it was a reminder of existing discretion, the episode has created significant uncertainty around the Adjustment of Status process, impacting many immigrants and…

Latin Times

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.

The Economic Times

The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade ago

The US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and massive green card backlogs, particularly for Indian professionals facing decades-long waits, are forcing a rethink. This unpredictability impacts career choices, entrepreneurship, and even children's futures, prompting a global talent exodus.

The Times of India

Number 1 mistake people make in visa and Green Card applications, according to immigration experts

With increased scrutiny of the entire immigration process in the US, which starts with submitting applications for a visa or a Green Card, mistakes by applicants can cost dearly. But mistakes are not always incomplete forms or missing information, warned immigration attorney John Q Khosravi. According to him, the number…

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