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denaturalization

Denaturalization Efforts Expanded

The government recently proposed increasing the scope of denaturalization operations as a punishment for naturalized citizens convicted of crimes. The move is part of larger effort to reassess immigration procedures for naturalized citizens and green card holders. Additionally, many refugee and asylum programs have been terminated or are undergoing extensive

December 4, 2025

State Dept.

Passport Alternatives Offered by State Department

The U.S. Department of State offers passport alternatives for individuals whose passports are lost or stolen while traveling abroad. The service is available for all U.S. citizens and can be accessed on the State Department website. Registering for official passport substitutions will decrease the chances of facing immigration challenges upon

December 3, 2025

DHS

Immigration Applications Paused for Multiple Countries

Immigration applications have been paused for multiple countries, per a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announcement. USCIS employees won’t process any new applications until further notice. The move is part of a larger effort to reassess immigration applicants in a more holistic manner to better gauge if they present

December 3, 2025

CBP Home app

TPS Changes for Multiple Countries

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced temporary protected status (TPS) changes for multiple countries. This means individuals without alternative sources of legal status are subject to detention and removal once the termination deadline passes. The move is part of a wider government effort rolling back the scope of TPS

December 1, 2025

Citizenship

Student Citizenship Filing Guide

For lawful permanent resident (LPR) students attending college away from home, one common question arises during the naturalization process: Which location should I use when filing for U.S. citizenship? Many students live near campus during the academic year but return to their parents’ home during school breaks. Recognizing this “split

December 1, 2025

FY2025 H-1B

FY2025 H-1B Visa Approvals Surge for Top U.S. Tech Companies

In a recent analysis of government data for FY2025 H-1B visa approvals, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Google are the top 4 companies with approved new H-1B visa petitions for FY2025, with Apple ranking sixth. In contrast, only 3 Indian companies are included in the top 25 new FY2025 H-1B

December 1, 2025

immigration fines

Lawsuit Filed Challenging Immigrant Fines

A group of attorneys filed a lawsuit challenging the federal government over immigrant fines totaling over $1.8 million. Fines of up to $988 per day are meant to encourage undocumented immigrants to leave the U.S. voluntarily. Fines have been charged to over 21,500 people. The lawsuit identifies two specific undocumented

December 1, 2025

expedited removal

Rapid Deportation Expansion Blocked per Appeals Court

The Trump administration’s request to stay a lower court ruling that stops the expansion of rapid deportation programs was denied by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Per the decision, the court stated the administration’s policies are in violation of due process rights. The appeals court

December 1, 2025