The agency stated the fee would “generate revenue to recover a portion of the federal government’s costs for administering the lawful immigration system.” The Department of Homeland Security…
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President’s Administration Prepares to Revoke Visas over Fraudulent Asylum Requests
The State Department spokesman said that the action will impact “foreigners who have come to the United States claiming to be short-term visitors, but then file for asylum…
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DHS Sued Over Removal of Student Visa “Duration of Status”
Secretary Mullin explained the change as an attempt to protect national security and prevent immigration fraud. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been sued by a coalition…
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DOJ Secures Civil Rights Settlement with OpenAI for Discrimination
The artificial intelligence company had hired and recruited foreign nationals ahead of U.S. citizens. The Department of Justice announced a combined settlement with OpenAI and one of its…
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DHS Updates Visa Regulations for Foreign Students, Exchange Visitors, and Journalists
Secretary Mullin says, “The United States is reclaiming its ability to properly screen, vet, and monitor individuals within our borders.” The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a…
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USCIS Reinstates Consular Green Card Application Policy
The agency is requiring compliance with long-standing practice under U.S. law. The Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a policy memo reiterating long-standing immigration policy. This policy…
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State Department Announces Move to Protect U.S. Fishing Industry
The agency is revoking or restricting the visas of individuals engaged in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing or related activities. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau announced that…
Read MoreU.S. Revokes Visas of Iranian Elites
The niece and grand niece of deceased Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qasem Soleimani were recently arrested by ICE. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement recently arrested the…
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Transportation Secretary Issues Rule on Commercial Licenses for Certain Foreign Drivers
The new eligibility and verification requirements are to strengthen CDL screening. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently issued a final rule revising how states issue commercial driver’s licenses…
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DHS Suspends Green Card Lottery Program After Brown University Shooting
The gunman was found to have been a legal resident originally from Portugal. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced the suspension of the U.S. Citizenship…
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