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U.S. immigration policy

Immigration Background Checks to Include Neighbors, Co-Workers

The government is reintroducing in-person neighborhood investigations as a part of immigration background checks. The decision is part of a broader push to intensify scrutiny towards legal immigration applications. It’s unclear when this policy will go into effect. These “neighborhood checks” involve officers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

August 28, 2025

green card holders

Green Card Holders to Face Removal for DUI

The proposed Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act may make driving under the influence (DUI) punishable by removal for green card holders. If passed, this bill could alter long-standing removal standards. Green card holders convicted of a DUI, even if classified as a misdemeanor, could face detention and removal. Driving

August 28, 2025

DHS

TPS Termination Affirmed by Federal Judge

TPS termination for Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal have been approved by a federal circuit court. The government can temporarily carry out removals for individuals from these three countries If they have no other legal basis to remain in the United States. The Temporary Protected Status (TPS) terminations were initially paused

August 27, 2025

Attorney

International Legal and Business Services Group Opens Texas Immigration Law Office

International Legal and Business Services Group (ILBSG), who provides U.S. immigration legal guidance through Immigration USA for family-based matters, proudly announces the opening of its new Texas Immigration Law office in Frisco, Texas. This expansion underscores ILBSG’s commitment to serving clients across the United States with comprehensive immigration law services.

August 26, 2025

State Dept.

Visa Vetting to Expand to All Foreign Residents in U.S.

The government is moving forward with plans to implement continuous visa vetting for all visa holders living in the U.S., per a State Department announcement. The department added it will revoke visas if new concerns about eligibility emerge. These concerns may include signs of visa overstays, criminal activity, or public

August 26, 2025

immigration policy

Immigration Fraud Consequences to be Enforced More Strictly

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is taking immediate steps to address immigration fraud. This is part of a larger trend of stricter immigration enforcement measures taken by the U.S. government. The changes apply immediately to pending and future applications. Immigration fraud is a federal offense and can have serious

August 26, 2025

immigration policy

Immigration Benefits Requests to Consider Anti-American Views

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will consider if immigration benefits applicants hold any Anti-American views, per an internal memo. The decision coincides with the move to consider ‘good moral character’ during the citizenship vetting process. The agency also stated it will require social media vetting for additional immigration requests.

August 21, 2025

Employment Based Visa

O-1 Visa Holders Can Work for Multiple Employers

The O-1 visa can be complicated, especially for holders working for more than one employer. Well, let’s just say the paperwork is going to get extra attention from immigration officials. Every document, every claim — all of it will be examined with care. But here’s the good news: one of

August 20, 2025

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship to Consider Good Moral Character

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) signaled immigration authorities will focus on determining if an applicant has good moral character, per an internal memo. The move is part of a greater effort to revitalize immigration review procedures through a more holistic and comprehensive approach. The memo also encourages immigration agents

August 20, 2025

Diversity Visa

Diversity Visa Lottery to Require Passport Scan

The U.S. State Department is proposing new parameters for the Diversity Visa (DV) Program, requiring applicants to submit a scanned copy of their passport when entering the lottery. The move is aimed at reducing fraud and strengthening the integrity of the application process. The changes will go into effect on

August 19, 2025