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If you’re planning to come to the U.S. on a student visa, work visa, or tourist visa, there’s a major update you need to know: Starting in 2026, the U.S. government is introducing a $250 Visa Integrity Fee for all non-immigrant visa applicants. This new fee is mandatory, non-waivable, and will increase annually with inflation. […]

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a new advisory warning immigrants that their visas or green cards may be revoked if they promote or support violence, terrorism, or related activity. In a statement shared on social media platform X, USCIS emphasized, “Coming to America and receiving a visa or green card is

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a strong warning to immigrants that lawful permanent residency is not a guaranteed right—and can be revoked if individuals are convicted of serious crimes. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), the USCIS Los Angeles field office announced that it had revoked the green card

In the current immigration environment, green card holders are experiencing an increase in border scrutiny that didn’t exist in previous years. Even individuals who have lived in the U.S. for decades are facing unexpected questioning, detainment, and—in some cases—pressure to surrender their permanent residency status. These changes highlight an important truth: permanent residency is not

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced they have redesigned the citizen and naturalization certificates immigrants receive when they become U.S. citizens. In all, eight types of certificates were changed as a way to prevent fraud and protect the legal immigration system, according to the USCIS. The new certificates are now made up of a

WASHINGTON – Since March of 1998, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has waived the requirement of fingerprints for naturalization applicants older than 75 years old. The reason was because it was difficult to capture a readable fingerprint from those in that age group. Citing technology improvements, USCIS will now begin requiring fingerprints from

The Trump administration’s stricter immigration policies have stirred unease at airports, border crossings, and other U.S. entry points. Visa holders and tourists now worry about the possibility of being detained or deported, and even many green card holders are encountering more rigorous checks. A green card—officially the Permanent Resident Card—grants holders the right to reside

Many immigrants in the U.S. are feeling increased uncertainty as reports emerge of detentions and deportations, including some involving individuals with valid visas or green cards. While there is no indication of a widespread crackdown on legal immigrants, the current enforcement environment is creating confusion and concern. Some detentions appear to be linked to factors

Across the United States, a growing number of legal permanent residents are applying for U.S. citizenship. The surge isn’t just about patriotism or wanting to vote—it’s driven by fear, uncertainty, and a desire for security in a changing immigration landscape. In recent years, many immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for decades with green

A recent announcement by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has raised alarm among immigrants and those seeking to work or study in the U.S. The notice reclassifies immigration and border-related regulations as “foreign-affairs functions,” effectively allowing immigration policies to bypass the public notice and comment process required by the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). With