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United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

Tracked across 54 events · 1065 articles · First seen Jan 25, 2025 · Last active Aug 25, 2026

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Regulatory
Impact: United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced an increase in premium processing fees for several immigration benefits, including the H-1B visa, effective March 1, 2026. The agency justifies the increase by citing inflation and the need to fund operations, improve adjudication processes, and address backlogs.
Jan 10, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: USCIS issued the rule and will see a reduction in its asylum backlog as cases are transferred to immigration courts.
Jul 27, 2026 · 14 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: As the implementing agency, USCIS gains broader authority to deny incomplete applications, aiming to improve efficiency but facing criticism over fairness.
Aug 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
The United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new rule in the Federal Register on Monday, making online filing mandatory for a range of immigration benefits, including green cards, citizenship,…
Impact: USCIS is the primary actor, publishing the rule and enforcing mandatory e-filing. The agency expects cost savings and efficiency gains, improving its operational performance.
Aug 11, 2026 · 7 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services>>> was accused of ignoring the law and acting arbitrarily in enacting the immigration policies, which were subsequently struck down.
Jun 05, 2026 · 44 articles
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Domestic
Impact: United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is the agency that announced and is responsible for implementing the new policy requiring green card applicants to apply from their home countries. The agency justifies the change as restoring the original intent of immigration laws.
May 22, 2026 · 28 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: USCIS is the agency responsible for implementing the rule, which will increase its workload and scrutiny of applicants.
Jul 16, 2026 · 21 articles
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Domestic
Impact: USCIS is the agency implementing the contested policies; the court order prevents it from enforcing work permit restrictions.
Jul 21, 2026 · 20 articles
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Regulatory
The Trump administration, through the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is advancing regulatory proposals that could sharply increase fees for H-1B work visas and F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) applications. According to immigration law…
Impact: USCIS administers the H-1B and OPT programs and would implement any new fees; it approved 399,402 H-1B petitions in 2024, with 71% for Indian-born beneficiaries.
Aug 24, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Impact: USCIS implemented the extension, setting new expiration dates for work permits. The agency is central to administering TPS.
Jul 10, 2026 · 8 articles
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Domestic
On August 12, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice announced charges against 11 individuals for allegedly orchestrating a decade-long marriage fraud scheme that arranged over 1,000 sham marriages between Chinese nationals and U.S. citizens to…
Impact: USCIS is the agency that processes green card applications and was deceived by the fraudulent marriages. The case highlights vulnerabilities in its processes.
Aug 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
The Trump administration, through the United States — United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has proposed an additional fee of $103,265 on every cap-subject H-1B petition. The fee would apply to petitions filed under…
Impact: USCIS would implement the fee and benefit from the revenue to cover adjudication and security costs; its spokesperson defended the proposal.
Aug 24, 2026 · 7 articles
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Domestic
The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow enforcement of President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections. The order, signed in March, directs federal agencies to…
Impact: Tasked with creating the federal list of eligible voters under the executive order.
Jul 25, 2026 · 194 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services provided data on H-1B visa issuances and denial rates, which are cited in the reports.
Sep 25, 2025 · 7 articles
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Domestic
Impact: United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced a comprehensive re-review of approvals granted to people from certain nations who entered the United States after 2021.
Dec 10, 2025 · 6 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is investigating Alexandra Lozano's fraud unit and has initiated an overhaul of its domestic violence visa program due to the surge in applications and alleged 'rampant fraud.'
Jun 29, 2026 · 9 articles
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International
Impact: United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services>>> conducted an interview with S. J. du Venage>>> to assess his eligibility for the refugee program.
May 18, 2026 · 72 articles
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Domestic
Impact: United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services was directed by Donald Trump's executive order to create a 'citizenship list' for each state, an action that has been blocked by a federal judge.
Jul 02, 2026 · 13 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is the agency responsible for issuing H-1B visas and collects data on their distribution.
Sep 19, 2025 · 10 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services issued new guidelines clarifying that the $100,000 H-1B visa charge will not apply to those seeking a change of status or extension of stay.
Oct 23, 2025 · 8 articles
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Business
Impact: United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is the source of data on H-1B visa petitions filed by companies like Oracle Corporation and Amazon (company), providing transparency on their foreign worker recruitment efforts.
Mar 31, 2026 · 25 articles
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Domestic
The Trump administration awarded a $150 million no-bid contract to Burke Law Group, a small United States — Houston-based firm with ties to the administration but little immigration experience, to provide legal representation for unaccompanied…
Impact: Agency involved in immigration proceedings, relevant to the contract's scope.
Aug 05, 2026 · 25 articles
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Domestic
Impact: The United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services approved Neeraj Sharma's naturalization application based on false information provided by him. This agency's approval process is now under scrutiny due to the fraudulent nature of Sharma's application.
Jun 08, 2026 · 16 articles
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International
Impact: The United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services was accused by John J. McConnell Jr. of ignoring the law in its immigration policy.
Jun 05, 2026 · 61 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services considers applicants' views on anti-American, terrorist, or antisemitic sentiments, aligning with the broader security push.
Dec 10, 2025 · 11 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services data shows California consistently tops the list for H-1B applications, providing context for the impact of the new visa policies.
Oct 07, 2025 · 11 articles
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Regulatory
Impact: The United States — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is mentioned in the context of publicly available data for H-1B applications.
Jan 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Domestic
Dec 04, 2025 · 8 articles
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Domestic
Dec 07, 2025 · 9 articles
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Domestic
Dec 03, 2025 · 10 articles
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