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“D'Marrell Mitchell and his crew turned pharmacies and cellphone stores into hunting grounds, terrorizing workers and customers all to feed a criminal enterprise that treated other people's safety as an acceptable cost of doing business,” said U.S. Attorney Pirro. “He didn't just participate in these robberies. Mitchell planned them, recruited others to carry them out, and pocketed the proceeds. That is the definition of a dangerous predator, and today's sentence reflects […]

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

 A 28-year-old Mexican national who illegally resided in Cleveland has been ordered to federal prison for his role in a conspiracy involving large quantities of cocaine

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Seattle – A 48-year-old former Bellevue, Washington woman was ordered into custody yesterday to serve five months in prison for stealing the Social Security benefits intended for a disabled minor – a member of the Snoqualmie Tribe, announced First Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd. 

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

A real estate developer was charged yesterday for his role in a scheme to bribe Newark, New Jersey employees and for conspiring to sell law enforcement identification cards embossed with the insignia of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Victor Ramirez-Mora, 20, of Belleville, was sentenced to 360 months in federal prison for production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), conduct which included producing CSAM images of multiple toddlers.

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Daniel Richter, 47, of Middle Island, NY, who was convicted of cyberstalking, was sentenced to serve 60 months in prison by U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr.  

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

PHOENIX, Ariz. – During the week of enforcement operations from June 6 through June 12, 2026, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona brought immigration-related criminal charges against 323 individuals.

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

Baltimore, Maryland – Today, the United States and Motor Vessel Dali Chief Engineer, Karthikeyan Deenadayalan, entered into a Deferred Prosecution Agreement in which he admitted to conduct that constitutes a criminal violation of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act.  

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

An Odessa, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today to 13 years for possessing a firearm used in a shooting in Kansas City, Mo.

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

A Kansas City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today to two years in prison for escaping from federal custody.

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

DAYTON, Ohio – Marcus Gullatte, Sr., 38, of Dayton, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court today to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. He faces at least 10 years and up to life in prison.

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

LAS VEGAS – A Las Vegas man who pleaded guilty to trafficking stolen firearms was sentenced today by United States District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey to 30 months in prison followed by two years of supervised release.

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

A Billings man who fired his handgun while pointing it at the sky after trying to rob a convenience store was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release.

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

A Great Falls man and woman who stole checks from their next-door neighbor and cashed them to themselves were sentenced to prison time today.

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

After an eight-day trial, a federal jury today returned a guilty verdict against Daniel Chartraw, 53, formerly of South Lake Tahoe and Lodi, finding him responsible for a wide-ranging series of fraudulent schemes involving cryptocurrency companies, sham business ventures, and false investment guarantees that caused substantial financial losses to numerous victims across the country.

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

A 27-year-old repeat felon from Mexico who unlawfully resided in Rio Grande City has been ordered to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute three kilograms of meth

on June 18, 2026 at 12:00 pm

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on June 15, 2026 at 1:17 pm

INDIANAPOLIS—With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in full swing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Indianapolis were on the job before some teams even arrived for their matches. Officers conducted Operation Winner’s Circle from June 1–5,…

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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).

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).

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

by USCIS on November 18, 2025 at 10:00 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided critical assistance to the investigation leading to a guilty plea from Nada Radovan Tomanic, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Bosnia and Herzegovina, for criminal charges related to lying about prior criminal conduct to obtain U.S. citizenship. The U.S. Attorney’s Office made the announcement.  

by USCIS on November 18, 2025 at 6:50 pm

On Nov. 12, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado issued a decision in Moody v. Noem, No. 24-cv-00762-CNS (D. Colo.), staying certain EB-5 related fees that were codified by DHS in the 2024 Fee Rule, which became effective April 1, 2024.

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on November 17, 2025 at 4:48 pm

NEW YORK, N.Y. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers with the John F. Kennedy International Airport partnered with Homeland Security Investigations and the Internal Revenue Service in a multiyear trade fraud investigation that led to two…

by USCIS on November 14, 2025 at 7:48 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a pivotal role in the investigation leading to the unsealing of an indictment charging Luis Raul Gonzalez-Pardo Rodriguez, 64, of Cuba with fraud and misuse of visa, permits, and other documents, and making a false statement to a federal agency.

by USCIS on November 13, 2025 at 11:02 pm

Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and Director Joseph Edlow, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has taken critical steps to restore sanity and integrity to our immigration system. Since Jan. 20, 2025, USCIS has closed loopholes and implemented critically needed changes to better protect American communities and workers.

by USCIS on November 7, 2025 at 3:08 pm

Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced Nov. 5 his office filed election fraud charges against Mexican national Jose Ceballos, the recently reelected mayor of Coldwater, Kansas.

by USCIS on November 6, 2025 at 9:00 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that since starting its hiring campaign for Homeland Defenders on Sept. 30, the agency has received an overwhelming 35,000-plus applications—the most for any position in agency history.

by USCIS on November 5, 2025 at 6:38 pm

DHS today posted a Federal Register notice announcing the termination of South Sudan’s designation for Temporary Protected Status.

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on November 4, 2025 at 2:14 pm

CHICAGO– U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to an express consignment facility near Chicago International Airport examined a shipment arriving from China containing designer brand watches Oct. 23. The shipment was heading…

by USCIS on November 3, 2025 at 7:41 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has continued its upgrades of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program to enable states to verify that only U.S. citizens are voting in federal elections.

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on November 3, 2025 at 2:55 pm

LOUISVILLE, Ky—U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Louisville seized two shipments from Hong Kong the night of Oct. 28. The shipments contained a total of 53 counterfeit watches. Had these goods been genuine, the two shipments would have…

by USCIS on October 29, 2025 at 1:08 pm

The Department of Homeland Security has announced an interim final rule ending the practice of automatically extending employment authorization documents for aliens filing renewal applications in certain employment authorization categories.

by USCIS on October 28, 2025 at 5:42 pm

As previously announced, on Oct. 28, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will only accept electronic payments for paper-filed forms.

by USCIS on October 22, 2025 at 5:31 pm

Tenzin Norbu, a Tibetan man, was sentenced to 27 months in prison and ordered to pay forfeiture in the amount of $170,000 for his participation in a scheme to commit immigration fraud and make false statements on asylum applications submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.