Immigration News
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FY26 Q4 Data Due
on October 30, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Convicted Felon Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Ammunition
on September 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Gainesville, Florida – DeShawn Russ, 36, of Jacksonville, Florida, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for possession of ammunition by a convicted felon. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
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Tallahassee Felon Indicted for Federal Drug & Gun Offenses
on September 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Tallahassee, Florida – Marcello Hinojosa, 53, of Tallahassee, Florida, has been indicted in federal court on one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and one count of possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking offense. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the charges.
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Justice Department Expands Tribal Access Program to Improve the Exchange of Critical Data with Federally Recognized Tribes
on September 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The Justice Department has selected seven additional federally recognized Tribes to participate in the continued expansion of the Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information (TAP), a program that provides Tribal governments with means to access, enter, and exchange data with national crime information systems, including those maintained by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division.
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September term of the Federal Grand Jury returns indictments for kidnapping, firearms, drugs, and immigration charges
on September 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Multiple defendants have been indicted by the September term of the federal Grand Jury in the Southern District of Georgia for various charges, including kidnapping, firearms offenses, drug charges, and immigration violations.
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Eleven accused of auto theft from warehouse in downtown St. Louis
on September 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Disgraced Former Rocky Mount Cop Sentenced to Almost 4 Years in Federal Prison for Selling Cocaine
on September 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Georgetown Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Production of Child Sexual Assault Material
on September 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Minnesota Man Sentenced for Assaulting Representative Ilhan Omar During Minneapolis Town Hall on January 27, 2026
on September 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Leads to Drug Trafficking Indictment of Pensacola Man
on September 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Pensacola, Florida – Jeffrey Benjamin Banks, 45, of Pensacola, Florida, has been indicted in federal court for one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine, 5 grams or more of methamphetamine and fentanyl and one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and 40 grams or more of fentanyl. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida announced the […]
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Immigration Attorney Arrested in Alleged Fraud Scheme
by USCIS on September 17, 2026 at 8:16 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided pivotal assistance to an investigation leading to the indictment and arrest of a Houston area immigration attorney.
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Houston resident sentenced for Halloween robbery
on September 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
A 24-year-old man has been ordered to federal prison for aiding and abetting a robbery and unlawful possession of firearm
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Illegal Alien from Mexico and Utah Restaurant Owner Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Immigration Crimes
on September 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment charging a previously removed illegal alien from Mexico with drug trafficking and immigration crimes after he allegedly trafficked narcotics out of his residence and restaurant.
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Indian National Illegally in U.S. Convicted at Trial of Drug and Gun Crimes
on September 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Former Medical Case Management Coordinator Sentenced to 18 Months after Pleading Guilty to Tampering with Prescription Medications
on September 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
DENVER – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announces that Shelbi Wolken, 35, of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of tampering with a consumer product.
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Texas Man Sentenced for Distributing and Possessing Child Pornography
on September 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Chief U.S. District Judge Lance E. Walker sentenced Kenneth Kring, 23, to 13 ½ years in prison to be followed by a lifetime of supervised release.
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Western District Celebrates Constitution Day with Naturalization Ceremony Held at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
on September 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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High-Ranking Sinaloa Cartel Member Pleads Guilty to Importing Thousands of Kilograms of Cocaine, Laundering Millions of Dollars for Cartel in Homeland Security Task Force Investigation
on September 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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Maryland Nurse Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud Conspiracy for Role in $14 Million D.C. Medicaid Scheme
on September 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Vera Nyiawung, 34, a registered nurse from Bowie, Maryland, pleaded guilty today in connection with a $14 million health care fraud scheme that billed D.C. Medicaid for mental health services that were never provided or were grossly inflated, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.
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West Dallas Man Pleads Guilty to $15 Million Bank Fraud
on September 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould announced that a West Dallas man pleaded guilty today to bank fraud and admitted to using stolen identities and fake IDs to deposit over $15 million in U.S. Treasury checks intended for various business throughout the United States.
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North Texas man receives federal prison sentence for threatening to kill ICE agents
on September 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould announced that a North Texas man was sentenced Sept. 16 to 17 months in federal prison for threatening to shoot and kill ICE agents.
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Takedown of “Operation Klean Strip” Dismantles Two Methamphetamine Conversion Labs; Nine Arrested, Three Indicted
on September 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
The United States Attorney’s Office announced the results of Operation Klean Strip, a multi‑agency investigation that dismantled two large‑scale clandestine methamphetamine conversion laboratories in Bakersfield and Visalia. The operation began in November 2025 and ended today with nine arrests and the execution of 16 search warrants where agents seized 4,000 marijuana plants, $20,000 drug proceeds, and 20 firearms adding to the 2,171 pounds of crystal methamphetamine and hundreds of […]
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Houston-area man receives over 11 years for enticing teenage girl to commit sex acts
on September 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
A 53-year-old Spring resident has been sentenced for the sex trafficking of a minor
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New Orleans Man Sentenced in Homeland Security Task Force Investigation for Violations of the Federal Controlled Substances and Gun Control Acts
on September 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
NEW ORLEANS –DARREN HULBERT, SR., age 54, of New Orleans, Louisiana, was sentenced on September 10, 2026, by United States Judge Carl Barbier, to 120 months in prison to be followed by four years of supervised release, after he previously pled guilty to violations of the Federal Controlled Substances Act and the Federal Gun Control Act, announced United States Attorney David I. Courcelle.
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Metairie Man Indicted for Receipt of Child Sexual Abuse Material
on September 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JOSHUA STEPHEN JOHNSON (“JOHNSON”), age 32, of Metairie, Louisiana, was indicted on September 17, 2026, for receipt of child pornography, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 2252(a)(2) and (b)(1), announced U.S. Attorney David I. Courcelle.
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Former Syrian Prison Chief Sentenced to 60 Years in Federal Prison for Torturing Inmates and Lying to U.S. Immigration Officials
on September 17, 2026 at 12:00 pm
A former Syrian government official who was the head of one of that nation’s major prisons was sentenced today to 60 years in federal prison for torturing inmates, then later lying about it to United States immigration officials to fraudulently obtain a green card and attempt to naturalize as a U.S. citizen.
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CBP hosts Trade and Cargo Security Summit in Dallas
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on September 16, 2026 at 8:38 pm
DALLAS—U.S. Customs and Border Protection hosted the 2026 Trade and Cargo Security Summit in Dallas, Texas Sept. 8-10. This year’s theme, “Knowing Your Supply Chain to Remain Compliant and Mitigate Risk,” emphasized the shared responsibility of…
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Peruvian Alien Indicted for Illegally Voting
by USCIS on September 14, 2026 at 8:20 pm
A federal grand jury in Wichita indicted a Peruvian alien with multiple criminal offenses arising from allegedly voting in a federal election despite not being a U.S. citizen.
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Department of Justice Removes Alien Terrorist in First Use of United States Alien Terrorist Removal Court
by USCIS on September 11, 2026 at 6:38 pm
In the first-ever case before the United States Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC), Nazira Haji Zada, 47, an Afghan national previously residing in Fort Worth, Texas, was removed from the United States after conceding that she is an alien terrorist.
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USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2027
by USCIS on September 11, 2026 at 1:40 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services received enough petitions to meet the congressionally established H-2B cap for the first half of fiscal year (FY) 2027.
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DHS Announces Rule for Certain Children Born in the United States to Foreign Government Employees
by USCIS on September 4, 2026 at 10:26 pm
The Department of Homeland Security today issued an interim final rule amending its regulations to allow certain children born in the United States to foreign government employees who are not U.S. citizens to register as lawful permanent residents.
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Court Order on Diversity Immigrant Visa Program Hold Policy
by USCIS on September 4, 2026 at 5:40 pm
On Aug. 28, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an order in Medani, et al., v. Trump, et al., 26-cv-6332 (NDCA), temporarily vacating PM-602-0193 pending further litigation. USCIS is ordered, “to the extent practicable and in good faith, to take all reasonable steps during the remainder of the Diversity Visa fiscal year to resume ordinary adjudication of plaintiffs’ pending adjustment of status applications without applying” PM-602-0193.
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Naturalized U.S. Citizen Indicted for Lying to Obtain U.S. Citizenship After Committing Felonies
by USCIS on September 3, 2026 at 6:36 pm
A naturalized U.S. citizen made his initial appearance in court Sept. 2 for allegedly lying about his prior criminal acts to obtain U.S. citizenship. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada announced the charges.
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USCIS Opens New International Field Office in Ethiopia to Support Fraud Prevention
by USCIS on September 3, 2026 at 6:15 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is opening a new international field office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The office will begin operations on September 9, 2026, and will handle USCIS immigration matters in Ethiopia.
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Illegal Alien Indicted in Marriage-Related Immigration Fraud
by USCIS on September 3, 2026 at 1:57 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a critical role in the investigation that led to the indictment of Miguel Angel Olivera‑Borda, 38, a Peruvian alien illegally present in the United States, after federal prosecutors presented evidence to a grand jury.
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Aunt and U.S. Airman Nephew Arrested in Immigration Fraud Scheme
by USCIS on September 2, 2026 at 4:31 pm
Defendants allegedly lied about their relationship to obtain immigration benefits
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CBP supports federal response to New World screwworm threat
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on September 2, 2026 at 1:01 pm
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other federal partners, is helping to eradicate the New World screwworm, a serious pest that, left untreated, can cause severe and even…
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Recent Court Order on Hold Policies
by USCIS on August 28, 2026 at 6:23 pm
On Aug. 24, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an order in Red Eagle Law, L.C., et al., v. Joseph B. Edlow, 26-cv-04850-CRB (NDCA), enjoining PM 602-0192, and PM 602-0194.
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CBP modernizes rail export manifest processing
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 26, 2026 at 4:43 pm
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection reached another significant milestone in the push to modernize export manifest processing. On Aug. 26, CBP published the Rail Electronic Export Manifest Final Rule to require the advance…
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Smorgasbord of counterfeit jewelry valued at over $3 million intercepted by Indianapolis CBP
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 25, 2026 at 7:27 pm
INDIANAPOLIS— On August 18, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Indianapolis’ express consignment facility seized a shipment containing 875 pieces of jewelry. Had these items been genuine, the shipment would have had a combined…
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DHS Proposes Additional H-1B Fee
by USCIS on August 24, 2026 at 5:50 pm
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to establish a $103,265 fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption.
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Chinese Alien Charged with Voter Fraud in Massachusetts
by USCIS on August 21, 2026 at 7:07 pm
A Chinese alien residing in Andover, Mass., was arrested for submitting a fraudulent voter registration and ballot in the 2024 presidential election using the name of another Chinese alien.
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USCIS to Publish New Edition of Form I-485; Older Editions Will Be Rejected Starting Sept. 18
by USCIS on August 19, 2026 at 1:21 pm
On Sept. 18, 2026, USCIS will publish a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (edition date: 09/18/26).
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Cuban Alien Pleads Guilty to Role in International Alien Smuggling, Asylum Fraud, and Money Laundering Conspiracy
by USCIS on August 18, 2026 at 6:01 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a critical role in an investigation that resulted in a Cuban national pleading guilty to alien smuggling, asylum fraud, and money laundering.
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USCIS Issues Guidance on Making Public Charge Inadmissibility Determination
by USCIS on August 18, 2026 at 2:14 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual explaining how the agency will determine whether an alien applying for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident is likely at any time to become a public charge.
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USCIS Plays Key Role in Takedown of Decade-Long Marriage Fraud Ring
by USCIS on August 12, 2026 at 9:08 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a key role in the indictment unsealed today charging 11 individuals with conspiring, over the course of more than a decade, to orchestrate more than 1,000 sham marriages.
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Denaturalization Case Filed Against Man Who Procured U.S. Citizenship Under False Identity
by USCIS on August 12, 2026 at 7:44 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided crucial support to an investigation resulting in charges to denaturalize a man born in India for using a false identity to become a U.S. citizen.
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Miami Man Charged With Defrauding U.S. Immigration System as Part of a National Health Care Takedown
by USCIS on August 11, 2026 at 7:46 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a key role in an investigation resulting in federal charges against Eduardo Javier Ibarra Arrowsmith, 61, of Miami.
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Justice Department Files Record 25 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Criminals Including Attempted Murderers, Spousal Abusers, and Child Sex Offenders
by USCIS on August 11, 2026 at 7:44 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services partnered with the Department of Justice in its filing of denaturalization actions against 25 individuals accused of serious offenses, including attempted first-degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, and aggravated sexual assault of a child.
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USCIS To Require Electronic Filing of Forms: Strengthening National Security
by USCIS on August 10, 2026 at 12:55 pm
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is introducing an interim final rule (IFR) that allows U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to mandate electronic filing, or e-filing, for certain immigration forms.
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$43 million in counterfeit watches intercepted by Louisville CBP
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 7, 2026 at 3:39 pm
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —On July 31, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Louisville, Kentucky intercepted yet another shipment containing counterfeit watches. Had these watches been genuine, the shipment would have had a combined…
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Houston CBP seizes nearly $4 million in counterfeits, MLB, Nike, Louis Vuitton and Jaguar among fake goods
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 7, 2026 at 11:38 am
HOUSTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today that officers from the George Bush Intercontinental Airport, or IAH, Trade Enforcement Team have seized nearly $4 million in counterfeit goods, including fake MLB and Nike apparel,…
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USCIS Identity Checks Lead to Arrest of Former Latvian Reality TV Contestant with Violent Criminal History
by USCIS on August 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ robust screening and vetting uncovered an illegal alien and former reality TV contestant from Latvia with a criminal history that includes sexual battery, aggravated assault, and drug possession.
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CBP Office of Field Operations launches new strategy to safeguard America’s national and economic security
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 6, 2026 at 4:38 pm
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations unveiled the “OFO Strategy 2026-2030,” a new roadmap that outlines how OFO will continue to safeguard U.S. travel, trade, and agriculture, directly…
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USCIS to Reduce Frivolous Immigration Benefits Requests by Reinforcing Evidence Standards
by USCIS on August 5, 2026 at 6:41 pm
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is clarifying that benefit requestors should establish eligibility for an immigration benefit at the time they file a benefit request.
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Mexican Alien Sentenced for Fraud Conspiracy
by USCIS on August 4, 2026 at 2:04 pm
A Mexican alien in the Kansas City area was sentenced in federal court for his role in helping illegal aliens fraudulently obtain visas allowing them to reside and work in the United States.
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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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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
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services assisted the Department of Justice (DOJ) with several recent denaturalization actions in U.S. district courts to revoke citizenship from 10 individuals accused of serious crimes, including sexual abuse of a child, health care and wire fraud, immigration fraud, and conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute.
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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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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.