FY 2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 4
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 4 and run through noon Eastern on March 19, 2026.
Published at: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:12:04 -0500
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Two Pakistanis in New Jersey Indicted for Fraudulent Voting in a Federal Election and Lying on Citizenship Applications
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided critical assistance leading to the indictment of two Pakistani nationals for illegally voting in a federal election and making false statements while applying for United States citizenship.
Published at: Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:03:07 -0500
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DHS Reduces Wait Times for Thousands of Religious Workers Abroad
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an interim final rule to religious organizations and their communities allowing thousands of religious workers—including priests, nuns, and rabbis—that previously were required to remain outside the United States before returning, to resume their essential services.
Published at: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:55:42 -0500
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Homeland Security Terminates Somalia’s Temporary Protected Status Designation
Today, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the termination of Somalia’s designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The termination will be effective on March 17, 2026.
Published at: Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:48:42 -0500
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USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is publishing a final rule that will increase USCIS fees for premium processing to reflect the amount of inflation from June 2023 through June 2025.
Published at: Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:44:01 -0500
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DHS Launches Landmark USCIS Fraud Investigation in Minnesota
The Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have launched Operation PARRIS in Minnesota, a sweeping initiative reexamining thousands of refugee cases through new background checks and intensive verification of refugee claims.
Published at: Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:16:12 -0500
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DHS, DOJ Announce Rule to Bar Asylum for Aliens Who Pose Security Threats and Public Health Risks
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced a Federal Register notice that clarifies when aliens may be ineligible for asylum or withholding of removal because they pose a danger to the security of the United States due to certain public health emergencies.
Published at: Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:58:15 -0500
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DHS Changes Process for Awarding H-1B Work Visas to Better Protect American Workers
The Department of Homeland Security is amending regulations governing the H-1B work visa selection process to prioritize the allocation of visas to higher-skilled and higher-paid aliens to better protect the wages, working conditions, and job opportunities for American workers.
Published at: Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:04:14 -0500
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USCIS Restores Integrity to the VAWA Domestic Abuse Program After Finding Rampant Fraud
We are updating guidance in Volume 3 of the USCIS Policy Manual related to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) program—a program where certain immigration benefits can be provided to survivors of domestic abuse.
Published at: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:49:04 -0500
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Making America Safe Again: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services End-of-Year Review Demonstrates Impact of Rigorous Immigration Crackdown
As the end of 2025 approaches, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services would like to highlight key accomplishments for the year, including enhanced screening and vetting of aliens, increased coordination with our Department of Homeland Security immigration enforcement partners, and common-sense regulatory and policy changes that restore integrity to America’s immigration system.
Published at: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:46:07 -0500
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