USCIS Helps in Immigration Fraud Investigation Resulting in Indictments and Arrests in New York City
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided vital assistance during the investigation that led to a five-count indictment and arrests of four individuals.
Published at: Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:04:30 -0500
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Salvadoran Child Molester in North Carolina Denaturalized and Ordered Deported
A federal judge sentenced convicted child molester Isidro Arcenio Alvarado, 58, a native of El Salvador, to active prison time after he pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship. The judge also revoked his citizenship and ordered him removed from the United States.
Published at: Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:01:29 -0500
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USCIS Plays Key Role in Denaturalization Process to Begin for Former Mayor of the City of North Miami
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in partnership with the U.S. Department of Justice led an investigation that has resulted in the filing this week of a civil denaturalization complaint in the U.S. District Court of Miami, Florida against former Mayor of the City of North Miami, Philippe Bien-Aime.
Published at: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:04:57 -0500
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DHS Proposes Rule to Prioritize Americans' Safety by Strengthening Screening of Asylum Seekers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing a rule to reduce the incentive for aliens to file fraudulent asylum claims so they can obtain work authorizations.
Published at: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:22:00 -0500
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Serial Immigration Fraudster Working as a Minnesota Corrections Officer Arrested
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Operation Twin Shield is yielding yet more results with the arrest of a Minnesota correctional officer and AWOL National Guard member masquerading as a U.S. citizen despite having no legal status in the United States.
Published at: Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:57:26 -0500
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Cap Reached for First Allocation of Returning Worker H-2B Visas FY 2026
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 18,490 H-2B visas made available for the first allocation of returning workers of fiscal year 2026 with start dates from Jan. 1 to March 31, 2026, under the H-2B supplemental cap temporary final rule (FY 2026 TFR).
Published at: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:20:13 -0500
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DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Yemen. The termination is effective 60 days after the notice is published in the Federal Register.
Published at: Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:18:38 -0500
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USCIS Assists in Marriage Fraud Conspiracy Investigation Resulting in 11 Indictments
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided key assistance during the investigation that led to a three-count indictment charging 11 individuals for their alleged roles in federal conspiracies related to marriage fraud and bribery.
Published at: Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:08:49 -0500
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MS-13 Gang Member Who Confessed to 5 Murders Arrested Just Weeks Before Spanberger Ended ICE Cooperation
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services was instrumental in the apprehension of an MS-13 gang member and confessed murderer in Virginia just weeks before Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger took office and ended the state’s cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Published at: Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:36:53 -0500
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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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