USCIS

  • USCIS to Collect Immigrants’ Social Media Data Under New Vetting Proposal

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced plans to collect social media information from immigrants seeking entry into the United States. The move that aligns with the Trump administration’s broader national security directives. According to a notice set to be published in the Federal Register last week, the proposal aims to comply with…

  • US Appeals Court Upholds Deportation of Man Despite Holding Wrongfully-Issued Citizenship Certificate for 21 Years

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled against a man from Trinidad and Tobago, denying his claim to U.S. citizenship and upholding his deportation, despite the fact that he held a wrongfully-issued Certificate of Citizenship for over two decades. The case involves Lall, a man who was issued a Certificate of…

  • USCIS Launches New Online Form to Support Family Unity for Noncitizen Relatives of U.S. Citizens

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant update aimed at keeping families together. Starting Aug. 19, 2024, USCIS will begin accepting applications through its newly released Form I-131F, available exclusively online. This form is designed specifically for noncitizen spouses and step-children of U.S. citizens seeking parole in place, a process that…

  • September 2024 Visa Bulletin Reports Significant EB-3 Retrogression

    The U.S. Department of State’s September 2024 Visa Bulletin reveals substantial retrogression in EB-3 categories, with no progression in any listed categories. This update aligns with the Department’s earlier warnings about potential delays and backward movement in employment-based visa categories. Key Points: The final action date chart from the State Department’s September 2024 Visa Bulletin is available below: Future…