# FileRight Immigration News

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- [News index](https://www.fileright.com/news/): Latest immigration news and updates.

## Articles

- [Applying for a Green Card in the U.S.? Here’s what a new lawsuit could mean for you](https://www.fileright.com/news/applying-for-a-green-card-in-the-u-s-heres-what-a-new-lawsuit-could-mean-for-you/): Planning to apply for a Green Card while living in the United States?
- [USCIS filing rules are changing—is your Green Card renewal due?](https://www.fileright.com/news/uscis-filing-rules-are-changing-is-your-green-card-renewal-due/): USCIS is changing how it handles certain filing deadlines starting October 23, 2026.
- [Worried about applying for U.S. citizenship? Here’s what you should know](https://www.fileright.com/news/worried-about-applying-for-u-s-citizenship-heres-what-you-should-know/): You have built a life in the United States.
- [Can You Lose Your Green Card by Staying Outside the U.S.? Check Before You Travel](https://www.fileright.com/news/can-you-lose-your-green-card-by-staying-outside-the-u-s-check-before-you-travel/): If you have a Green Card and plan to travel outside the United States, there are important rules you should know.
- [Green Card Rules Could Change: What Applicants Should Know Now](https://www.fileright.com/news/green-card-rules-could-change-what-applicants-should-know-now/): A new immigration bill could make major changes to the U.S.
- [Ready for U.S. Citizenship? Start Your Naturalization Journey Now](https://www.fileright.com/news/ready-for-u-s-citizenship-start-your-naturalization-journey-now/): Becoming a U.S.
- [A New Bill Could Create a Green Card Path Through Public Service — What You Need to Know](https://www.fileright.com/news/a-new-bill-wants-to-turn-public-service-into-a-green-card-heres-how-it-would-work/): A new bill in Congress could create a new way for some young immigrants to get a Green Card.
- [USCIS Is Looking More Closely at Some Green Card Applications — What You Need to Know](https://www.fileright.com/news/uscis-is-scrutinizing-green-cards-more-closely-heres-what-that-means-for-you/): If you are applying for a Green Card from inside the U.S., there is an important update from USCIS.
- [Green Card Expired? Here’s What You Should Do](https://www.fileright.com/news/green-card-expired-what-happens-what-to-do-next/): Has your Green Card expired?
- [Neighborhood Checks Are Back — Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wait to File Your Citizenship Application](https://www.fileright.com/news/neighborhood-checks-are-back-heres-why-you-shouldnt-wait-to-file-your-citizenship-application/): For the first time in over three decades, USCIS is knocking on doors again — literally.
- [September 2026 Visa Bulletin: Family & Employment-Based Green Card Priority Dates](https://www.fileright.com/news/september-2026-visa-bulletin-family-employment-based-green-card-priority-dates/): The U.S.
- [USCIS Is Releasing a New Form I-485 — And This Time There’s No Grace Period](https://www.fileright.com/news/uscis-is-releasing-a-new-form-i-485-and-this-time-theres-no-grace-period/): If you're planning to apply for a green card (adjustment of status), mark your calendar: September 18, 2026 is a hard deadline you cannot afford to miss.
- [Noncitizens Face a Healthcare Cliff — and It’s Getting Steeper](https://www.fileright.com/news/noncitizens-face-a-healthcare-cliff-and-its-getting-steeper/): New research shows noncitizen immigrants are far less likely to have insurance, see a doctor, or afford care when they need it most.
- [One Trip Abroad Could Now Cost You 10 Years: Everything Just Changed for Advance Parole](https://www.fileright.com/news/one-trip-abroad-could-now-cost-you-10-years-everything-just-changed-for-advance-parole/): Imagine this: your green card case is pending, a family wedding is calling you home, and you're holding an advance parole document that's always meant one
- [USCIS Can Now Reject Your Application Instantly — With Zero Warning](https://www.fileright.com/news/uscis-can-now-reject-your-application-instantly-with-zero-warning/): Got a green card, citizenship, or work permit application pending?
- [A Major Green Card Bill Is Making Headlines — But Is Your Green Card Ready for What Comes Next?](https://www.fileright.com/news/a-major-green-card-bill-is-making-headlines-but-is-your-green-card-ready-for-what-comes-next/): A new push in Congress is putting immigration reform back in the spotlight.
- [Big Immigration Change Is Coming: Here’s What Every Green Card Applicant Needs to Know](https://www.fileright.com/news/big-immigration-change-is-coming-heres-what-every-green-card-applicant-needs-to-know/): Mark your calendar: September 18, 2026.
- [Is Your Child Turning 14? Their Green Card May Already Be Invalid in the Eyes of USCIS](https://www.fileright.com/news/is-your-child-turning-14-their-green-card-may-already-be-invalid-in-the-eyes-of-uscis/): If your child holds a Green Card and is approaching age 14, there's a filing requirement many parents miss entirely — and skipping it can create real
- [Federal Government Raises the Bar for U.S. Citizenship as New Fee increase Threatens Applicants](https://www.fileright.com/news/federal-government-raises-the-bar-for-u-s-citizenship-as-new-fee-increase-threatens-applicants/): For many Green Card holders, becoming a U.S.
- [Small Mistake Could Now Cost Green Card Holders Much More](https://www.fileright.com/news/small-mistake-could-now-cost-green-card-holders-much-more/): If your Green Card is expiring soon, there's one new USCIS rule you can't afford to overlook.
- [The Employment-Based Green Card Process May Soon Change for the First Time in Over 20 Years](https://www.fileright.com/news/the-employment-based-green-card-process-may-soon-change-for-the-first-time-in-over-20-years/): For many immigrants, an employment-based Green Card represents years of hard work, career growth, and careful planning.
- [America’s Newest Citizens Celebrate a Historic Milestone—Is It Your Turn to Become a U.S. Citizen?](https://www.fileright.com/news/americas-newest-citizens-celebrate-a-historic-milestone-is-it-your-turn-to-become-a-u-s-citizen/): As the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary of Independence, one of the most meaningful moments wasn't the fireworks—it was watching hundreds of
- [Major U.S. Immigration Updates for July 2026: What Applicants Need to Know](https://www.fileright.com/news/major-u-s-immigration-updates-for-july-2026-what-applicants-need-to-know/): July 2026 brings several important developments across the U.S.
- [U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Birthright Citizenship Restrictions: What It Means for Immigrants](https://www.fileright.com/news/u-s-supreme-court-rejects-birthright-citizenship-restrictions-what-it-means-for-immigrants/): The U.S.
- [Urgent: USCIS proposes a massive 80% fee increase for Citizenship application and an end to all fee waivers](https://www.fileright.com/news/urgent-uscis-proposes-a-massive-80-hike-for-citizenship-application-and-end-all-fee-waivers/): If you are planning to apply for U.S.
- [DHS Clarifies Green Card Policy Following Concerns About Adjustment of Status Applications](https://www.fileright.com/news/dhs-clarifies-green-card-policy-following-concerns-about-adjustment-of-status-applications/): Recent guidance from the U.S.
- [Major Green Card Changes Could Be Coming: New US Immigration Bill May Reshape Eligibility Rules](https://www.fileright.com/news/major-green-card-changes-could-be-coming-new-us-immigration-bill-may-reshape-eligibility-rules/): A major immigration proposal introduced in the United States is drawing nationwide attention after lawmakers unveiled plans that could dramatically reshape
- [New US Social Media Checks for Green Cards: Who Could Be Affected?](https://www.fileright.com/news/new-us-social-media-checks-for-green-cards-who-could-be-affected/): The Trump administration has introduced stricter immigration screening rules that allow officers to closely examine the social media activity of green card
- [What immigrants should know about the latest USCIS screening updates](https://www.fileright.com/news/what-immigrants-should-know-about-the-latest-uscis-screening-updates/): The United States has introduced expanded background screening measures for immigration applicants as part of a broader update to its security review process.
- [Can U.S. Citizenship Be Revoked? Here Are the Two Main Reasons You Should Know](https://www.fileright.com/news/can-u-s-citizenship-be-revoked-here-are-the-two-main-reasons-you-should-know/): Concerns about U.S.
- [New US Bill Could Open a Green Card Path for TPS Holders — Why Immigrants Should Act Now](https://www.fileright.com/news/new-us-bill-could-open-a-green-card-path-for-tps-holders-why-immigrants-should-act-now/): A newly introduced immigration bill could bring new hope to thousands of immigrants living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), many
- [USCIS Cracks Down on Immigration Fraud: Why Green Card Holders Should Keep Their Status Updated](https://www.fileright.com/news/uscis-cracks-down-on-immigration-fraud-why-green-card-holders-should-keep-their-status-updated/): The U.S.
- [Green Card Holders Urged to Consider U.S. Citizenship Amid Supreme Court Case](https://www.fileright.com/news/green-card-holders-urged-to-consider-u-s-citizenship-amid-supreme-court-case/): A coalition of immigrant advocacy organizations is calling on green card holders to seriously consider applying for U.S.
- [Understanding US Green Card Rules: What Revocation Means for All Residents](https://www.fileright.com/news/understanding-us-green-card-rules-what-revocation-means-for-all-residents/): Recent developments in US immigration policy have brought renewed attention to how lawful permanent residency—commonly known as a green card—can be reviewed
- [USCIS Tightens Application Process with New Filing Requirements](https://www.fileright.com/news/uscis-tightens-application-process-with-new-filing-requirements/): Starting April 1, 2026, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will enforce a major update that could significantly impact how
- [A New Green Card Opportunity Is Emerging—But Your Status Still Needs Attention](https://www.fileright.com/news/a-new-green-card-opportunity-is-emerging-but-your-status-still-needs-attention/): If you're living in the U.S.
- [April 2026 Visa Bulletin Brings Progress—But Staying Green Card Ready Is More Important Than Ever](https://www.fileright.com/news/april-2026-visa-bulletin-brings-progress-but-staying-green-card-ready-is-more-important-than-ever/): For thousands of immigrants waiting in the U.S.
- [Big Change: US Cuts Citizenship Renunciation Fee by 80% – What It Means for You](https://www.fileright.com/news/big-change-us-cuts-citizenship-renunciation-fee-by-80-what-it-means-for-you/): The United States has announced a major change that could impact thousands of people worldwide — especially those struggling with the responsibilities that
- [Citizenship Still Moving Forward: 50 New Americans Take the Oath at Naturalization Ceremony](https://www.fileright.com/news/citizenship-still-moving-forward-50-new-americans-take-the-oath-at-naturalization-ceremony/): Becoming a U.S.
- [New U.S. Immigration Policy Updates for Green Card Holders](https://www.fileright.com/news/new-u-s-immigration-policy-updates-for-green-card-holders/): Recent immigration policy changes in the United States are bringing stricter rules not only for undocumented immigrants but also for lawful permanent
- [SAVE Act and Proof of Citizenship: Why Eligible Green Card Holders Should Apply for U.S. Citizenship Now](https://www.fileright.com/news/save-act-and-proof-of-citizenship-why-eligible-green-card-holders-should-apply-for-u-s-citizenship-now/): The proposed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act has brought new attention to the importance of proving U.S.
- [Green Card Holders Returning to the U.S. Are Facing Increased Scrutiny After Foreign Travel](https://www.fileright.com/news/green-card-holders-returning-to-the-u-s-are-facing-increased-scrutiny-after-foreign-travel/): Lawful permanent residents (LPRs), commonly known as green card holders, are reportedly facing increased questioning — and in some cases, denial of entry —
- [Green Card Update Reveals Major Gains for Applicants](https://www.fileright.com/news/green-card-update-reveals-major-gains-for-applicants/): The March 2026 Visa Bulletin from the U.S.
- [Stricter Immigration Rules: U.S. Moves to Detain Migrants Lacking Permanent Status](https://www.fileright.com/news/stricter-immigration-rules-u-s-moves-to-detain-migrants-lacking-permanent-status/): The United States government has introduced a new directive that allows immigration authorities to detain certain migrants who have not applied for permanent
- [U.S. Pauses Immigrant Visas for Citizens of 75 Countries](https://www.fileright.com/news/u-s-pauses-immigrant-visas-for-citizens-of-75-countries/): A major shift in U.S.
- [When Can You File for Adjustment of Status? February 2026 Visa Bulletin Guide](https://www.fileright.com/news/when-can-you-file-for-adjustment-of-status-february-2026-visa-bulletin-guide/): If you’re planning to become a U.S.
- [Why the Path from Green Card to U.S. Citizenship Is Getting Tougher](https://www.fileright.com/news/why-the-path-from-green-card-to-u-s-citizenship-is-getting-tougher/): For many lawful permanent residents (green card holders), becoming a U.S.
- [Green Card Holders: 10 Common Missteps to Avoid](https://www.fileright.com/news/green-card-holders-10-common-missteps-to-avoid/): A U.S.
- [New U.S. Immigration Changes](https://www.fileright.com/news/new-u-s-immigration-changes/): Big changes to U.S.
- [Why Green Card Holders Should Be Proactive in 2026](https://www.fileright.com/news/why-green-card-holders-should-be-proactive-in-2026/): Starting January 1, 2026, the U.S.
- [New Public Charge Rule Could Make Green Cards Harder to Obtain](https://www.fileright.com/news/new-public-charge-rule-could-make-green-cards-harder-to-obtain/): The Trump administration is preparing a major expansion of the public charge rule, a policy that determines whether an immigrant may be denied a Green
- [Once Naturalized, Always American: Why Citizenship Is Secure — and How Becoming a Citizen Protects You](https://www.fileright.com/news/once-naturalized-always-american-why-citizenship-is-secure-and-how-becoming-a-citizen-protects-you/): Naturalization is more than paperwork.
- [U.S. Begins Extensive Review of Green Card Holders From “Countries of Concern”](https://www.fileright.com/news/u-s-begins-extensive-review-of-green-card-holders-from-countries-of-concern/): The U.S.
- [Can Green Card Holders Sponsor Their Siblings?](https://www.fileright.com/news/can-green-card-holders-sponsor-their-siblings/): Bringing a brother or sister to live permanently in the United States is possible—but only for U.S.
- [Green Card Bulletin Brings Positive News for Applicants](https://www.fileright.com/news/green-card-bulletin-brings-positive-news-for-applicants/): The U.S.
- [Leaving the U.S. for Too Long? You Could Lose Your Green Card, Warns USCIS](https://www.fileright.com/news/leaving-the-u-s-for-too-long-you-could-lose-your-green-card-warns-uscis/): Traveling abroad is one of the biggest perks of living in the United States.
- [New US Entry and Exit Rules for Non-Citizens](https://www.fileright.com/news/new-us-entry-and-exit-rules-for-non-citizens/): The United States is preparing to introduce a major change in how it tracks the movement of non-citizens across its borders — a move that will significantly
- [One Mistake Could Cost Your Green Card](https://www.fileright.com/news/one-mistake-could-cost-your-green-card/): Applying for a U.S.
- [USCIS Moves to Digital-Only Payments](https://www.fileright.com/news/uscis-moves-to-digital-only-payments/): Starting October 29, 2025, the U.S.
- [Detained Dreamer’s Story: Why Accurate Immigration Paperwork Matters](https://www.fileright.com/news/detained-dreamer-highlights-importance-of-paperwork/): A detained Dreamer’s story underscores the critical importance of accurate immigration paperwork.
- [Big Changes Coming to U.S. Employment-Based Green Cards](https://www.fileright.com/news/big-changes-coming-to-u-s-employment-based-green-cards/): The U.S.
- [Green Card Holders: Stay Compliant, Avoid Penalties — Renew Your Card Now](https://www.fileright.com/news/green-card-holders-stay-compliant-avoid-penalties-renew-your-card-now/): In Chicago, a 60-year-old lawful permanent resident, Rueben Antonio Cruz, was fined $130 after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents discovered he
- [U.S. Immigration Visa Bulletin (November 2025)](https://www.fileright.com/news/u-s-immigration-visa-bulletin-november-2025/): The U.S.
- [Green Card Update: Applicants Receive a Major Boost](https://www.fileright.com/news/green-card-update-applicants-receive-a-major-boost/): The U.S.
- [Major Changes to H-1B Visa Program – $100,000 Fee for New Petitions](https://www.fileright.com/news/major-changes-to-h-1b-visa-program-100000-fee-for-new-petitions/): On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a Proclamation that significantly impacts the H-1B visa program, introducing a $100,000 payment
- [U.S. Citizenship Test is getting harder with new rules](https://www.fileright.com/news/u-s-citizenship-test-is-getting-harder-with-new-rules/): The path to U.S.
- [Green Card Holders Should Consider Citizenship Amid New DUI Bill](https://www.fileright.com/news/green-card-holders-should-consider-citizenship-amid-new-dui-bill/): A new immigration bill passed by the U.S.
- [New Immigration Bill Could Expand Green Card Access for Key Workers](https://www.fileright.com/news/new-immigration-bill-could-expand-green-card-access-for-key-workers/): A new immigration bill introduced in the U.S.
- [USCIS Revives Neighborhood Checks—Citizenship Applicants Should Stay Confident](https://www.fileright.com/news/uscis-revives-neighborhood-checks-citizenship-applicants-should-stay-confident/): The U.S.
- [Green Card Holders Beware – Your Status Can Be Revoked in the First 5 Years](https://www.fileright.com/news/green-card-holders-beware-your-status-can-be-revoked-in-the-first-5-years/): For millions of immigrants, receiving a U.S.
- [New USCIS Rules for Marriage-Based Green Cards](https://www.fileright.com/news/new-uscis-rules-for-marriage-based-green-cards/): If you’re married to a U.S.
- [USCIS Plans to Strengthen the U.S. Citizenship Test – Here’s Why It Matters](https://www.fileright.com/news/uscis-plans-to-strengthen-the-u-s-citizenship-test-heres-why-it-matters/): Becoming a U.S.
- [Green Card Holders And Visitors Should Carry ID All The Time](https://www.fileright.com/news/green-card-holders-and-visitors-should-carry-id-all-the-time/): If you’re living in the U.S.
- [New Rules Every Green Card Holder in the U.S. Must Know](https://www.fileright.com/news/new-rules-every-green-card-holder-in-the-u-s-must-know/): Green Card holders—also known as lawful permanent residents—are under increased scrutiny by U.S.
- [Stricter US Citizenship Test & H-1B Visa Reforms](https://www.fileright.com/news/stricter-us-citizenship-test-h-1b-visa-reforms/): The Trump administration is gearing up for a new wave of immigration changes in 2025, and they could affect everything from becoming a U.S.
- [125 Immigrant Billionaires Now Hold $1.3 Trillion in U.S. Wealth — Here’s What That Means for You](https://www.fileright.com/news/immigrant-billionaires-in-the-u-s/): Think immigrants only fill low-paying jobs?
- [Big News for U.S. Visa Applicants: New $250 Fee Starting in 2026!](https://www.fileright.com/news/big-news-for-u-s-visa-applicants-new-250-fee-starting-in-2026/): If you're planning to come to the U.S.
- [Is U.S. Birthright Citizenship Changing? Here’s What You Need to Know](https://www.fileright.com/news/is-u-s-birthright-citizenship-changing-heres-what-you-need-to-know/): A major immigration battle is unfolding in the U.S.—and it could impact children born to immigrant parents.
- [USCIS Warns: Visas and Green Cards Can Be Revoked for Advocating Violence or Terrorism](https://www.fileright.com/news/uscis-warns-visas-and-green-cards-can-be-revoked-for-advocating-violence-or-terrorism/): The U.S.
- [USCIS Warns Immigrants: Green Cards Can Be Revoked for Serious Crimes](https://www.fileright.com/news/uscis-warns-immigrants-green-cards-can-be-revoked-for-serious-crimes/): The U.S.
- [Green Card Holders are facing increased scrutiny](https://www.fileright.com/news/green-card-holders-are-facing-increased-scrutiny/): In the current immigration environment, green card holders are experiencing an increase in border scrutiny that didn’t exist in previous years.
- [Updated Fingerprint Requirements for U.S. Citizenship Applicants](https://www.fileright.com/news/new-fingerprint-requirements-for-citizenship-applicants/): The fingerprint requirements for citizenship applicants were relaxed slightly regarding age.
- [USCIS Unveils Newly Redesigned Naturalization Certificate](https://www.fileright.com/news/uscis-redesigns-naturalization-certificate/): USCIS announced they redesigned the citizen and naturalization certificates.
- [What Green Card Holders Should Know before Traveling Outside the U.S.](https://www.fileright.com/news/what-green-card-holders-should-know-before-traveling-outside-the-u-s/): The Trump administration’s stricter immigration policies have stirred unease at airports, border crossings, and other U.S.
- [Immigrants Face Heightened Uncertainty Amid Changing U.S. Policies](https://www.fileright.com/news/immigrants-face-heightened-uncertainty-amid-changing-u-s-policies/): Many immigrants in the U.S.
- [Why More Legal Residents Are Rushing to Become U.S. Citizens](https://www.fileright.com/news/why-more-legal-residents-are-rushing-to-become-u-s-citizens/): Across the United States, a growing number of legal permanent residents are applying for U.S.
- [Immigration Policy Shift Sparks Huge Concern](https://www.fileright.com/news/immigration-policy-shift-sparks-huge-concern/): A recent announcement by U.S.
- [FileRight Solidifies Partnership with I Stand With Immigrants](https://www.fileright.com/news/fileright-com-solidifies-partnership-with-istandwithimmigrants-during-nbc-appearance/): Learn about FileRight’s partnership with I Stand With Immigrants and its impact on immigrant communities.
- [Why Now Might Be the Right Time to Apply for U.S. Citizenship](https://www.fileright.com/news/why-now-might-be-the-right-time-to-apply-for-u-s-citizenship/): With new immigration policies taking shape, many Green Card holders are considering whether now is the right time to apply for U.S.
- [Green Card vs Gold Card: Understanding the Differences](https://www.fileright.com/news/green-card-vs-gold-card-understanding-the-differences/): In the United States, a "Green Card" refers to the Permanent Resident Card, a well-established document granting individuals lawful permanent residency.

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