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Green card rules are changing in September: Public benefits now count against applicants
Immigrants applying for green cards could face greater scrutiny over their use of food, housing and other government assistance beginning Sept. 18 under new federal guidance that expands what immigration officers can consider when deciding ... more
ICE Set To Target New York City in Largest Immigration Crackdown of 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched one of the largest immigration enforcement operations of 2025, targeting undocumented immigrants across New York City in a sweeping campaign that’s drawing sharp criticism from local officials ... more
Trump’s New Gold Card Sparks Frenzy: Over 70,000 Apply
Former President Donald Trump has once again captured headlines and consumer enthusiasm — this time with a mysterious new product dubbed the “Trump Gold Card.” Despite limited public details and the fact that the card ... more
Trump Orders ICE Deportation Ramp Up in New York, Chicago
President Donald Trump has ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to intensify deportation operations in the nation’s largest cities, marking a significant escalation in his administration’s hardline immigration strategy. The directive, confirmed by senior ... more
USCIS Tightens Scrutiny of Disability Exceptions in Naturalization Process
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced new policy guidance on June 13 to reduce fraud in the naturalization process. The update targets abuse of Form N-648, which allows applicants to skip English and civics tests ... more
Judge halts ICE office opening at Rikers again
A judge has delayed the opening of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement office on Rikers Island, according to Politico, marking another setback for Mayor Eric Adams’ administration. Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Mary Rosado sided ... more
IMMIGRATION CRISIS: Woman gets 51 months in labor trafficking case
A Mexican national has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for operating a human smuggling and labor trafficking scheme in Connecticut, federal prosecutors announced this week. Maria Del Carmen Sanchez Potrero, ... more
USCIS Assists in Operation Leading to Arrest of 133 Immigration Offenders in New York
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) played a key role in a multi-agency federal operation that led to the arrest of 133 individuals for immigration violations across New York, authorities announced April 14. The enhanced ... more
DOGE: Migrants on Terror Watchlist Illegally Received Medicaid and Other Federal Benefits
The White House said Friday that hundreds of paroled migrants with criminal or terrorism ties improperly accessed U.S.The White House announced Friday that hundreds of paroled migrants with ties to terrorism or criminal activity accessed ... more
DHS Targets Antisemitism, Social Media Activity, and IRS Data in New Immigration Crackdown
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched two major enforcement shifts this week, expanding its immigration screening to include antisemitic social media activity and establishing a controversial data-sharing agreement with the IRS to help track ... more
Immigration Update: USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for 2025
New Filing Dates Announced, But What Do Employers Need to Know? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it has reached the H-2B visa cap for the second half of fiscal year 2025. The ... more
Americans divided on Trump’s immigration actions
Public opinion on President Trump’s early immigration policies in his second term reveals deep partisan divides, according to Pew Research Center. While 47% say deportation efforts are appropriate, 44% believe they're excessive, and 59% overall ... more