Recent Immigration News
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September 04, 2026
DHS Announces Rule for Certain Children Born in the United States to Foreign Government Employees
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.
Read the official USCIS updateSeptember 04, 2026
Court Order on Diversity Immigrant Visa Program Hold Policy
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,…
Read the official USCIS updateSeptember 03, 2026
Naturalized U.S. Citizen Indicted for Lying to Obtain U.S. Citizenship After Committing Felonies
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.
Read the official USCIS updateSeptember 03, 2026
USCIS Opens New International Field Office in Ethiopia to Support Fraud Prevention
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.
Read the official USCIS updateSeptember 03, 2026
Illegal Alien Indicted in Marriage-Related Immigration Fraud
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.
Read the official USCIS updateSeptember 02, 2026
Aunt and U.S. Airman Nephew Arrested in Immigration Fraud Scheme
Defendants allegedly lied about their relationship to obtain immigration benefits
Read the official USCIS updateAugust 28, 2026
Recent Court Order on Hold Policies
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.
Read the official USCIS updateAugust 24, 2026
DHS Proposes Additional H-1B Fee
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.
Read the official USCIS updateAugust 21, 2026
Chinese Alien Charged with Voter Fraud in Massachusetts
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.
Read the official USCIS updateAugust 19, 2026
USCIS to Publish New Edition of Form I-485; Older Editions Will Be Rejected Starting Sept. 18
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).
Read the official USCIS update