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USCIS Announces Employment Authorization Document Application Procedures for Certain Hong Kong Residents Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today posted a Federal Register notice for public inspection establishing procedures for certain Hong Kong residents covered by Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) that will be valid through Feb. 5, 2027.

Published at: Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:08:31 -0400

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USCIS Assisted in ICE Investigation Leading to Arrest of 370 Alien Offenders in Massachusetts

BOSTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to the investigation that led to the apprehension of 370 illegal aliens in Massachusetts between March 18 and 23.

Published at: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 15:54:43 -0400

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USCIS Updates Policy to Recognize Two Biological Sexes

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify that it only recognizes two biological sexes, male and female.

Published at: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:59:22 -0400

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FY 2026 H-1B Initial Registration Selection Process Completed

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough electronic registrations for unique beneficiaries during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap).

Published at: Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:43:54 -0400

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USCIS Assists in HSI Investigation of Convicted Sex Offender Charged with Naturalization Fraud

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services helped Homeland Security Investigations in a case of naturalization fraud, resulting in the indictment of Juan Antonio Ruiz, 47, a naturalized U.S. citizen.

Published at: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:57:40 -0400

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USCIS Assists in Investigation of Postal Worker Found Guilty of Stealing Over $1.6 Million in Checks from the U.S. Mail and Lying to Obtain Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services assisted in an investigation that resulted in a postal worker being found guilty by a federal jury on charges of mail theft and bank fraud that illegally netted him more than $1.6 million and lying to obtain U.S. citizenship.

Published at: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:13:25 -0400

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USCIS Assists in Investigation Leading to Visa Fraud Conviction of Former Mayor of Les Irois, Haiti

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services assisted in the investigation that led to the conviction of Jean Morose Viliena on three counts of visa fraud.

Published at: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:04:16 -0400

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New Jersey Man Indicted for Lying About ISIS Ties on U.S. Citizenship Application

A federal grand jury in the District of New Jersey returned a two-count indictment against a New Jersey man for falsely stating on an application for naturalization that he had never been associated with a terrorist organization, U.S. Attorney John Giordano announced.

Published at: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:57:26 -0400

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USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2025 and Filing Dates Now Available for Supplemental Visas

USCIS received enough petitions to meet the H-2B statutory cap for the second half of fiscal year 2025. The filing dates for supplemental H-2B visas for the remainder of FY 2025 are now available.

Published at: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:48:13 -0400

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USCIS Assisted in the Investigation Leading to 18 Brazilian Nationals Charged; More Than 100 Firearms Seized in Federal Crackdown on Firearm Trafficking

This month, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston announced the results of a yearlong federal investigation into illegal firearm sales across Massachusetts. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to the investigation.

Published at: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:40:53 -0400

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