If your parole was terminated by email in April 2025 after entering through the CBP One app, a federal court order allows you to ask USCIS to reopen or reconsider certain denied applications without paying a fee.
USCIS updated its Policy Manual to clarify mandatory filing fees for employers submitting L-1 intracompany transferee petitions.
Asylum applicants residing in North Carolina or South Carolina may now be scheduled for interviews at the new Charlotte Asylum Office starting October 13, 2026.
If you are applying for asylum, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), parole, or an initial work permit (EAD), filing fees will increase starting October 16, so check the updated USCIS fee schedule and consult a qualified legal representative before submitting your application.
USCIS is updating filing fees for EB-5 immigrant investors to fully cover program operations, background checks, and compliance audits.
USCIS released updated policy guidance on how officers evaluate inadmissibility related to drug trafficking, human trafficking, and money laundering.
USCIS has received enough petitions to reach the cap for H-2B temporary seasonal worker visas for the first half of fiscal year 2027, so employers planning for this period may need to wait for potential supplemental visa allocations or future filing windows.
USCIS has released detailed policy guidance on public charge evaluations and announced that green card applicants must use an updated Form I-485 (application to register permanent residence or adjust status) starting September 18, 2026. If you plan to apply, gather your financial records, watch for the release of the new form, and consult a qualified immigration lawyer or accredited legal representative for advice on your case.
If you are from a country affected by travel ban proclamations, USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) has stopped holding applications and resumed processing following a federal court ruling. You can check your application status online, gather your case documents, and speak with a qualified legal representative for help with your next steps.