Immigration News
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FY26 Q4 Data Due
on October 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Best Practices Workshop on Requester Negotiations
on August 11, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Bahamian Drug Trafficker Faces Federal Cocaine Charges Following At-Sea Rescue from Plane Crash
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
An indictment unsealed today in the Northern District of Georgia charges Jonathan Eric Gardiner, a convicted felon and Bahamian national, with federal drug importation and conspiracy offenses. U.S. officials arrested Gardiner after rescuing him from the Atlantic Ocean following a plane crash on May 14, 2026.
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Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Drug and Firearm Charges
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to Over 17 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking Offenses
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Tallahassee, Florida – Antonio Carlos Shine, 38, of Dania, Florida, was sentenced to 17 years and five months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine and marijuana.
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Federal Jury Finds Armed Career Criminal Guilty of Firearm Possession
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Memphis, TN – After a two-day federal trial, a jury found Rodriquez Henley, 33, of Memphis, guilty of possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and made a special finding that Henley’s extensive criminal history qualified him for enhanced punishment as an Armed Career Criminal (ACC). United States Attorney D. Michael Dunavant, of the Western District of Tennessee, announced the verdict today.According to information presented in court, on May 19, 2025, officers with the Memphis Police […]
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Operation Clean Sweep Produces Major Arrests and Seizures in Onondaga County
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Law Enforcement officials announced the results of Operation Clean Sweep – Onondaga County, a major enforcement initiative resulting in several arrests and significant seizures of firearms and narcotics.Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick, First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Special Agent in charge New York division Bryan DiGirolamo, Federal Bureau of Investigation Albany Field Office Special Agent in Charge […]
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East St. Louis Felon Admits Shooting Homeless Man
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Travion X. Cutler fired a single shot, striking the victim in the abdomen.
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Nevada Doctor Charged with $95M Wound Care Fraud on Medicare
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
A federal grand jury in the District of Nevada returned an indictment yesterday charging Stephen Dubin, M.D., 74, of Henderson, Nevada, with a $95 million scheme to defraud Medicare by billing for medically unnecessary amniotic wound allografts that he and others applied to elderly Medicare patients.
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Federal Inmate Convicted Of Voluntary Manslaughter In The Death Of Cellmate
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Lebanon Woman Sentenced for Child Sex Trafficking and Exploitation Charges
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Sanostee Woman Pleads to 2022 Assault
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Leticia Washburn pleaded guilty in federal court to using a rifle to seriously injure one individual and threaten another during an August 2022 incident.
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Texas Physician Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Operating a Houston-Area Pill Mill
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
A Texas physician was sentenced yesterday to 12.5 years in prison for operating her Kingwood medical clinic as an illegal pill mill that issued prescriptions for over 3 million opioid pills.
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Tallahassee Man Pleads Guilty to Child Exploitation Offenses and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Tallahassee, Florida – Amontea Allen John Mitchell, 28, of Tallahassee, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of attempted enticement of a minor, one count of attempted transfer of obscene material to a minor, and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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Dover Man Indicted as Armed Career Criminal for Federal Gun and Drug Offenses
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Nevada Doctor Charged with $95 Million Wound Care Fraud on Medicare
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
LAS VEGAS – A federal grand jury in the District of Nevada returned an indictment on Tuesday charging Stephen Dubin, M.D., 74, of Henderson, Nevada, with a $95 million scheme to defraud Medicare by billing for medically unnecessary amniotic wound allografts that he and others applied to elderly Medicare patients.
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Justice Department Withdraws Business Review Letter Issued to Proxy Advisory Firm
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Today, the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division (“Antitrust Division”) is withdrawing a 1987 Business Review Letter (the “1987 BRL” or the “Letter”) issued to Institutional Shareholder Services (“ISS”). ISS is a foreign-owned proxy advisory firm that advises its clients on how to vote shares their clients hold for thousands of corporate governance questions each year. ISS and Glass, Lewis & Co. LLC (“Glass Lewis”), control more than 90 percent of the proxy advisory […]
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Homeland Security Task Force Arrests Members of Dade City Fentanyl Trafficking Organization on Federal Drug Charges
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the unsealing of an indictment charging five individuals with federal drug offenses including conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, including fentanyl.
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Cranston Man Charged in Federal Criminal Complaint Arising from ICAC Investigation
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
PROVIDENCE – On August 4, 2026, a federal criminal complaint was filed charging Michael Gallo, age 33, of Cranston, in connection with an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Rhode Island Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, and the Somerset, Massachusetts Police Department. Gallo is charged with two counts of production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), three counts of enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity, one count of […]
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Repeat Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Federal Child Exploitation Charge
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Mexican citizen/local bar owner pleads guilty to cocaine, stolen vehicle crimes
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
CINCINNATI – A Mexican citizen living in West Chester with an expired visa, who owned bars in Cincinnati and Middletown, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to distribute drugs from the businesses. The defendant also participated in the buying and selling of stolen vehicles.
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Global Veterinary Drug Distributor Agrees to $100,000 Settlement
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Canadian Man Pleads Guilty to Hacking U.S. Cloud Storage Provider and Extorting Its Customers for Millions
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Connor Riley Moucka, 26, of Kitchener, Ontario, pleaded guilty today to a widespread computer hacking conspiracy that resulted in the compromise of over 165 victim organizations, the theft of billions of sensitive customer records and the extortion of numerous victims.
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Orlando Men Sentenced for Attempting to Coerce and Entice a Minor to Engage in Sexually Explicit Conduct
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Orlando, Florida – Richard Kowalczyk (46, Windermere) and Eric Patrick (31, Windermere) have been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Carlos Mendoza for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity. Kowalczyk was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison and Patrick was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. Patrick pleaded guilty in February 2026 and Kowalczyk pleaded guilty in April 2026. Both are also required to register as sex offenders. U.S. Attorney Gregory […]
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U.S. Attorney's Office joins law enforcement, community leaders, and residents for National Night Out events in Kansas
on August 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas (USAO-KS) is again participating in National Night Out events alongside law enforcement partners, neighbors, and communities.
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Mexican Alien Sentenced for Fraud Conspiracy
by USCIS on August 4, 2026 at 2:04 pm
Conspiracy involved fraud in obtaining visas for victims of staged crimes
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CBP Field Operations to host 15th annual ‘Trade Day’ in Detroit
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 3, 2026 at 4:57 pm
DETROIT – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Field Operations will host the 15th Annual Trade Day at Huntington Place downtown, Aug. 12. CBP PHOTO - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers inspect international…
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Cuban Alien Sentenced for Role in International Alien Smuggling, Asylum Fraud, and Money Laundering Conspiracy
by USCIS on July 30, 2026 at 7:19 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a critical role in an investigation that resulted in the sentencing of Cuban alien Erik Ventura-Castro, 24, of Hialeah, Florida, to 30 months in prison for his role in an international alien smuggling, asylum fraud, and money laundering conspiracy.
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CBP uncovers record $1 billion in duty evasion under EAPA
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on July 29, 2026 at 8:16 pm
WASHINGTON—U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that it has uncovered more than $1 billion in additional duties owed under the Enforce and Protect Act, which authorizes CBP to investigate and stop…
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USCIS Announces Rule Change to Asylum System to Reduce Backlog
by USCIS on July 27, 2026 at 1:39 pm
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a rule change designed to reduce the backlog in the asylum system.
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Court Issues Administrative Stay of Certain USCIS Policies
by USCIS on July 23, 2026 at 9:48 pm
On July 21, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued an order in Venez. Ass’n of Mass., et al. v. United States Citizenship and Immigr. Servs., et al., 26-cv-13038-NMG (D. Mass.), granting, in part, plaintiffs’ emergency motion for an administrative stay of certain USCIS policies based on H.R. 1, the Reconciliation Act of 2025—known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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DHS and Department of Justice Announce Move to Revoke U.S. Citizenship from 10 Naturalized Criminals Including Child Molesters, Scammers, and Drug Dealers
by USCIS on July 22, 2026 at 6:38 pm
The Trump Administration continues the largest denaturalization effort ever
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Illegal Alien Child Rapist Sentenced for Immigration Fraud
by USCIS on July 21, 2026 at 1:01 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services supported an investigation resulting in the sentencing of Juarez Sanchez-Montiel, 41, an illegal alien from Mexico, for immigration fraud.
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USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Cap
by USCIS on July 17, 2026 at 1:20 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year 2027.
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US Citizenship and Immigration Services Rescinds 2022 Public Charge Regulation
by USCIS on July 16, 2026 at 12:22 pm
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule rescinding the 2022 Biden-era regulation regarding public charge determinations, further aligning immigration law with Congressional intent that aliens in the United States be self-reliant and not dependent on taxpayer-funded government benefits.
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USCIS Plays Critical Role in Illegal Aliens’ Sentencing for Sex Trafficking Child Orphan
by USCIS on July 10, 2026 at 2:50 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a critical role in a federal investigation that resulted in two Venezuelan illegal aliens being sentenced to a combined 32 years in prison for sex trafficking a 16-year-old orphan, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.
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Defendants Sentenced in Visa Fraud and Conspiracy Case
by USCIS on July 2, 2026 at 6:35 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided valuable assistance to an investigation that led to the sentencings of Jung Hoon Song and Bonnie Jo C. Quichocho, who faked marriage as a scheme to fraudulently gain lawful permanent residence in the United States.
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USCIS Opens Asylum Office in Atlanta
by USCIS on July 1, 2026 at 6:13 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is opening an asylum office in Atlanta. Beginning July 8, 2026, the Atlanta Asylum Office will conduct interviews for affirmative asylum applicants at three locations.
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Man Sentenced to One Year Home Detention for Visa Fraud
by USCIS on June 29, 2026 at 5:20 pm
Defendant forced victims to work without pay in deplorable conditions and lied to the US government
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Important Notice for Clients of Former Immigration Attorney Alexandra Lozano
by USCIS on June 26, 2026 at 8:02 pm
On May 26, 2026, Alexandra Lozano resigned from the State Bar of Washington in lieu of discipline and is permanently barred from practicing law in Washington.
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Justice Department Moves to Strip U.S. Citizenship from 17 Naturalized Sex Offenders, Fraudsters, Drug Dealers, and More
by USCIS on June 12, 2026 at 8:52 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services partnered with the Department of Justice in its recent filings of denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 17 individuals accused of serious offenses—including sexual abuse of a minor, wire and bank fraud, and distributing drugs wholesale without a license.
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Court Order on Hold Policies
by USCIS on June 12, 2026 at 6:29 pm
On June 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island issued an order in Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, et al. v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, et al., 26-cv-00132-JJM-PAS (D.RI.), vacating PM 602-0192, PM 602-0194, and PA 2025-26.
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CBP officers in Cincinnati intercepted $19 million MSRP in designer watches and high-end fashion accessories
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on June 11, 2026 at 6:11 pm
CINCINNATI—U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the port of Cincinnati stopped a shipment on June 3 containing 111 pieces of counterfeit items such as watches, glasses, and headwear. Had these items been genuine, the shipment would have…
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USCIS Opens Asylum Office in San Antonio
by USCIS on June 5, 2026 at 7:56 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services opened an additional asylum office location in San Antonio, Texas. Beginning May 28, 2026, aliens who filed for asylum with USCIS who reside in the jurisdiction of the Houston Asylum Office may be interviewed at either the Houston Asylum Office or the San Antonio Asylum Office.
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White House issues new executive order to strengthen customs enforcement, protecting U.S. consumers and businesses
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on June 3, 2026 at 6:42 pm
WASHINGTON—Today, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order “Strengthening Customs Enforcement,” empowering U.S. Customs and Border Protection with a comprehensive set of tools to safeguard American consumers, businesses, and revenue while…
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USCIS Screening and Vetting Efforts Lead to 18-month Sentencing of Illegal Alien in Fraud Case
by USCIS on June 1, 2026 at 7:30 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ robust screening and vetting uncovered an immigration fraud scheme that resulted in Venerando Aquino Martin, 56, an illegal alien from the Philippines, being sentenced to 18 months for visa fraud.
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DHS Automatically Extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon
by USCIS on May 28, 2026 at 3:40 pm
The Department of Homeland Security posted a Federal Register notice on the six-month automatic extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Lebanon, from May 28, 2026, through Nov. 27, 2026. Under the TPS statute, if the secretary of homeland security does not decide whether a country still qualifies for TPS at least 60 days before the country’s TPS designation expires, its TPS designation is automatically extended for six months.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Will Grant ‘Adjustment of Status’ Only in Extraordinary Circumstances
by USCIS on May 22, 2026 at 1:29 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a new policy memo reiterating the fact that, consistent with long-standing immigration law and immigration court decisions, aliens seeking adjustment of status must do so through consular processing via the Department of State outside of the country.
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USCIS Assists Federal Partners in Arrest of MS-13 Gang Member
by USCIS on May 19, 2026 at 8:02 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a critical role in the arrest of Jose Calles Henriquez, 24, an illegal alien from El Salvador and self-confessed MS-13 gang member.
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Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Immigration Fraud, Possession of Child Pornography, and Tax Offenses
by USCIS on May 14, 2026 at 8:37 pm
A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for engaging in immigration fraud, possessing child pornography, and committing tax fraud, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois announced.
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USCIS and DOJ Take Steps to Denaturalize 12 Individuals for Concealing Terrorist Support, War Crimes, Espionage, Sexual Abuse, and More
by USCIS on May 14, 2026 at 2:48 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services partnered with the Department of Justice in its recent filing of denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 12 individuals accused of serious offenses—including providing material support to a terrorist group, committing war crimes, and sexually abusing a minor.
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Louisville CBP intercepts over $14 million in counterfeit jewelry
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on May 11, 2026 at 2:18 pm
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —On May 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stationed in Louisville seized 1,622 pieces of counterfeit designer jewelry in a single express consignment shipment. This shipment would have had a combined Manufacturer’s…
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Cap Reached for Second Allocation of Returning Worker H-2B Visas for Fiscal Year 2026
by USCIS on April 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 27,736 H-2B visas made available for the second allocation of returning workers for fiscal year 2026 with start dates from April 1 to April 30, 2026, under the H-2B supplemental cap temporary final rule (fiscal year 2026 TFR).
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DHS Announces Consequences for Unpaid Annual Asylum Fees, Unveils New H.R. 1 Requirements
by USCIS on April 28, 2026 at 1:03 pm
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing an interim final rule to implement immigration fees and requirements from the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Act of 2025 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act).
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USCIS Efforts Lead to Two Guilty Pleas in H-1B Fraud Conspiracy Case
by USCIS on April 23, 2026 at 3:58 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ fraud detection efforts resulted in the guilty pleas of Sampath Rajidi, 51, and Sreedhar Mada, 51, to conspiracy to commit visa fraud, U.S. Attorney Eric Grant announced last week.
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Belizean Woman Found Guilty of Naturalization Fraud
by USCIS on April 20, 2026 at 5:30 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a key role in the investigation that led to a federal jury finding Ana Zahia Gonzalez, 46, guilty of naturalization fraud.
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Justice Department Files Case to Revoke U.S. Citizenship of Mastermind Behind Multimillion-Dollar Tax Fraud Scheme
by USCIS on April 13, 2026 at 6:08 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services helped investigate Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem, a native of Nigeria recently named in a civil denaturalization complaint filed by the U.S. Department of Justice.
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USCIS Fraud Probe in L.A. Leads to Arrest of Criminal Alien
by USCIS on April 10, 2026 at 6:43 pm
The vigilant fraud detection efforts of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services directly resulted in the arrest of Young Joo Ko, 59, of East Hollywood. Ko, a lawful permanent resident from South Korea, was charged in Los Angeles with fraud and misuse of visas, permits and other documents.
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Connecticut Woman Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Citizenship After Committing Torture and War Crimes in Bosnia
by USCIS on April 10, 2026 at 6:16 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a key role in the investigation that led to the sentencing of Nada Radovan Tomanic, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Bosnia and Herzegovina, to 30 months in prison for naturalization fraud.
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Ten Indian Nationals Indicted for Visa Fraud Conspiracy
by USCIS on April 10, 2026 at 5:15 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided pivotal assistance to a visa fraud investigation that resulted in federal grand jury indictments of 10 Indian nationals.
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USCIS Assists in Arrest of Illegal Alien Charged in Fatal Truck Crash
by USCIS on April 8, 2026 at 2:18 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently played a critical role in the arrest of Dawood Hussain, an illegal Pakistani alien charged with felony vehicular homicide, after driving a commercial truck the wrong way on a Pennsylvania highway in October 2023.
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FY 2027 H-1B Initial Registration Selection Process Completed
by USCIS on March 31, 2026 at 8:28 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough electronic registrations for unique beneficiaries during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year 2027 H-1B numerical allocations (known as the H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap).
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Update on USCIS’ Strengthened Screening and Vetting
by USCIS on March 30, 2026 at 10:14 pm
Since taking office, President Trump has prioritized national security and public safety by implementing a series of executive orders and proclamations that mandate strict screening and vetting of foreign nationals seeking entry or immigration benefits.
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USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2026 and Filing Dates Now Available for Supplemental Visa Allocations
by USCIS on March 20, 2026 at 9:49 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to meet the H-2B statutory cap for the second half of fiscal year 2026.
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Convicted Child Sex Offender in Texas Denaturalized With Help From USCIS
by USCIS on March 19, 2026 at 2:23 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided pivotal assistance to the investigation that led to the denaturalization of Carlos Noe Gallegos, a convicted child sex offender. The U.S. attorney’s office made the announcement.
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DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
by USCIS on March 2, 2026 at 3:03 pm
The Department of Homeland Security has posted a Federal Register notice regarding the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen.
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USCIS Helps in Immigration Fraud Investigation Resulting in Indictments and Arrests in New York City
by USCIS on February 26, 2026 at 10:04 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided vital assistance during the investigation that led to a five-count indictment and arrests of four individuals.
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Salvadoran Child Molester in North Carolina Denaturalized and Ordered Deported
by USCIS on February 24, 2026 at 8:01 pm
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.
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USCIS Plays Key Role in Denaturalization Process to Begin for Former Mayor of the City of North Miami
by USCIS on February 20, 2026 at 8:04 pm
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.
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DHS Proposes Rule to Prioritize Americans' Safety by Strengthening Screening of Asylum Seekers
by USCIS on February 20, 2026 at 5:22 pm
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.
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Serial Immigration Fraudster Working as a Minnesota Corrections Officer Arrested
by USCIS on February 18, 2026 at 9:57 pm
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.
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Cap Reached for First Allocation of Returning Worker H-2B Visas FY 2026
by USCIS on February 13, 2026 at 10:20 pm
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).
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DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
by USCIS on February 13, 2026 at 3:18 pm
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.
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USCIS Assists in Marriage Fraud Conspiracy Investigation Resulting in 11 Indictments
by USCIS on February 10, 2026 at 5:08 pm
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.
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MS-13 Gang Member Who Confessed to 5 Murders Arrested Just Weeks Before Spanberger Ended ICE Cooperation
by USCIS on February 3, 2026 at 7:36 pm
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).
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FY 2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 4
by USCIS on January 30, 2026 at 4:12 pm
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.
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CBP modifies Withhold Release Order on FGV Holdings Berhad in Malaysia
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on January 15, 2026 at 7:22 pm
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection today took a decisive step to address forced labor in global supply chains by modifying the Withhold Release Order issued Sept. 30, 2020, against palm oil and palm oil…
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Two Pakistanis in New Jersey Indicted for Fraudulent Voting in a Federal Election and Lying on Citizenship Applications
by USCIS on January 15, 2026 at 2:03 pm
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.
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DHS Reduces Wait Times for Thousands of Religious Workers Abroad
by USCIS on January 14, 2026 at 4:55 pm
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.
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Homeland Security Terminates Somalia’s Temporary Protected Status Designation
by USCIS on January 13, 2026 at 5:48 pm
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.
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USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees
by USCIS on January 9, 2026 at 4:44 pm
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.
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DHS Launches Landmark USCIS Fraud Investigation in Minnesota
by USCIS on January 9, 2026 at 1:16 pm
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.
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CBP modernizes electronic refund enrollment process
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on January 6, 2026 at 1:00 pm
WASHINGTON – The trade community can expect faster refunds, thanks to two recent upgrades to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal that will prepare users for the transition to an electronic…
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DHS, DOJ Announce Rule to Bar Asylum for Aliens Who Pose Security Threats and Public Health Risks
by USCIS on December 29, 2025 at 3:58 pm
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.
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DHS Changes Process for Awarding H-1B Work Visas to Better Protect American Workers
by USCIS on December 23, 2025 at 2:04 pm
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.
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USCIS Restores Integrity to the VAWA Domestic Abuse Program After Finding Rampant Fraud
by USCIS on December 22, 2025 at 8:49 pm
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.
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Making America Safe Again: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services End-of-Year Review Demonstrates Impact of Rigorous Immigration Crackdown
by USCIS on December 22, 2025 at 4:46 pm
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.
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USCIS Clarifies Requirements for Professional Athletes
by USCIS on December 18, 2025 at 8:05 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today issued policy guidance in Volume 6 of the USCIS Policy Manual to address the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) adoption of the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system, and its effect on certain immigrant visa petitions filed on behalf of professional athletes.
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CBP issues Withhold Release Order on Linglong International Europe D.O.O. Zrenjanin
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on December 18, 2025 at 1:44 pm
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a Withhold Release Order against automobile tires manufactured in Serbia by Linglong International Europe D.O.O. Zrenjanin (Linglong). Effective immediately, CBP personnel at all U.S.…
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CBP collects $1 billion since end of de minimis loophole
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on December 17, 2025 at 8:23 pm
WASHINGTON— U.S. Customs and Border Protection collected over $1 billion in duties on over 246 million low-cost shipments since the administration began phasing out the de minimis loophole in May 2025, recovering a record amount of revenue that had…
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New Photo Policy Helps Prevent Immigration Fraud Through Enhanced Identity Verification
by USCIS on December 12, 2025 at 9:27 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing new guidance that limits the age of foreign nationals’ photos that can be used to create immigration documents to no more than three years. This update enhances national security and prevents identity fraud.
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DHS Ends the Abuse of the Humanitarian Parole Process and Terminates Family Reunification Parole Programs
by USCIS on December 12, 2025 at 4:52 pm
The Department of Homeland Security is terminating all categorical family reunification parole (FRP) programs for aliens from Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras, and their immediate family members.
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DHS Announces the Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia
by USCIS on December 12, 2025 at 3:18 pm
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced her decision to terminate the Temporary Protected Status designation of Ethiopia.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Establishes New Center to Strengthen Immigration Screening and Target Bad Actors
by USCIS on December 5, 2025 at 8:32 pm
Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the establishment of a specialized unit to strengthen the ability of America’s immigration system to screen out terrorists, criminal aliens, and other foreign nationals who pose potential threats to public safety or who have committed fraud or other crimes.
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USCIS Updates Policy on Biometrics for Detainees
by USCIS on December 5, 2025 at 7:09 pm
We are updating USCIS Policy Manual Volume 1, Part C to deter the filing of frivolous claims and provide operational consistency.
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USCIS Increases Screening, Vetting of Aliens Working in U.S.
by USCIS on December 4, 2025 at 7:04 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated its Policy Manual to reduce the maximum validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for certain categories of aliens.
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USCIS Implements Additional National Security Measures in the Wake of National Guard Shooting by Afghan National
by USCIS on November 27, 2025 at 8:18 pm
In the wake of the shooting of two National Guard service members in Washington, D.C., Wednesday by an Afghan national, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued new guidance allowing for negative, country-specific factors to be considered when vetting aliens from 19 high-risk countries.
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DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
by USCIS on November 26, 2025 at 2:15 pm
The Department of Homeland Security today posted a Federal Register notice on the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti.
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DHS Terminating Temporary Protected Status for Burma
by USCIS on November 24, 2025 at 4:17 pm
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma (Myanmar).
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USCIS Announces FY 2026 Inflation Increase for Certain Immigration-Related Fees
by USCIS on November 20, 2025 at 2:06 pm
We have issued a Federal Register notice that will increase certain H.R. 1 immigration-related fees for fiscal year (FY) 2026.