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US citizenship exam could look very different under Trump's new plan

The Trump administration is considering changes to the US citizenship exam that could introduce new education standards and allow third parties to administer the test, according to a Newsweek report. The proposal is expected to be released for public comment later this year before any final rule is adopted.

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Boy Throb Had To Go Viral To Get Its Fourth Member a U.S. Visa

After building a fanbase around his immigration struggle, Darshan Magdum can finally come to America.

Reason · Aug 4

New rules for US citizenship: Trump administration wants new educational requirement for naturalization

The Donald Trump administration is planning to bring in some changes to the citizenship test, which a permanent resident needs to pass to become a US citizen. The details of the changes are not public yet but the Department of Homeland Security said in its proposal that it wants to…

The Times of India · Aug 4

New US rule refers some asylum seekers directly to courts

America's asylum system now directs certain seekers to courts. This new rule bypasses initial interviews with immigration officials. The change aims to reduce the large backlog of pending asylum petitions. Resources will now focus on genuine claims and timely adjudications. This measure seeks to prevent exploitation of the asylum process.

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Trump administration has a new trick to speed up deporting asylum seekers

Asylum applicants could be forced into hostile immigration courts before they’ve even been interviewed under new DHS rule

The Independent UK · Jul 27

New rule for asylum seekers in the US: 'No interview, straight deportation', DHS calls it 'second chance'

The Donald Trump administration released a new asylum rule that will come into effect immediately and it will reduce the backlog in the asylum system. The department said that according to the existing procedure, both USCIS and the DOJ immigration judges adjudicate applications for asylum. While USCIS handles the "affirmative"…

The Times of India · Jul 27

Immigration Advocates Sue DHS Over New Fees for Vulnerable Immigrant Children

A coalition of immigration advocacy organizations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Department of Homeland Security's decision to eliminate fee waivers for immigrant children seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) status, arguing the policy unlawfully creates a financial barrier for abused, abandoned and neglected minors seeking legal protection in the…

Latin Times · Jul 23

US student visa rule brings major changes to OPT process for Indian students

New F-1 visa rules will affect Indian students on OPT after September 2026. Students will need to apply for employment authorization and an extended stay. A transition provision offers relief for those filing OPT applications by March 2027. The departure period after OPT will be reduced from sixty to thirty…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

US judge blocks Trump administration from stripping immigrants of work permits

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy. This policy aimed to restrict work authorization for immigrants with Temporary Protected Status. The ruling protects tens of thousands of individuals from losing their livelihoods. The judge will decide on a longer-term pause by August 5. USCIS cannot strip people…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

DHS Says USCIS Will Resume Immigration Benefits for Cubans and Venezuelans

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is lifting adjudication holds on immigration benefits for Cubans and Venezuelans following a federal court ruling that invalidated the agency's previous policy memoranda.

Latin Times · Jul 21