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Business / Small Business
Starting March 1, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will no longer provide loan access to green card holders, limiting its lending program to U.S. citizens and nationals. This decision has sparked debate, with concerns raised about it...
News / Immigration
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a change to the Employment Authorization Document (EAD), also known as a work permit, reducing its maximum validity from five years to 18 months. This policy change, effect...
Immigration / Legal Status
The Trump administration is considering changes to green card eligibility and introducing a new "Gold Card" program. These changes could significantly impact how immigrants obtain permanent residency in the U.S.
News / Immigration
The United States has implemented a revised citizenship test with more stringent requirements, impacting individuals seeking naturalization. These changes, part of a broader effort to tighten immigration standards, aim to ensure that new ci...
News / Immigration
The U.S. State Department has released the November 2025 Visa Bulletin, providing crucial updates for individuals pursuing green cards. This bulletin outlines the dates when applicants can take critical steps toward lawful permanent residen...
News / Immigration
Recent incidents involving the detention of green card holders by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have sparked outrage and legal challenges. These cases highlight the complexities and potential pitfalls within the U.S. immigr...
News / Immigration
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to undergo a major transformation with the addition of armed special agents who can make arrests. This move signals a significant shift in the agency's role, which has traditionally b...
Legal / Immigration
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is undergoing a major transformation with the introduction of armed special agents. This move grants the agency the authority to investigate, arrest, and prosecute individuals violating U.S....
News / Immigration
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is undergoing a significant transformation with the decision to hire armed special agents. This move marks a departure from the agency’s traditional role of processing applications and inter...
Immigration / Legal Status
The wife of an L.A. business owner, Sharareh Moghadam, was detained by ICE despite holding a green card and passing her U.S. citizenship exam. Her husband, Hooshang Aghdassi, is seeking answers and community support for her release. The cas...
News / Immigration
Rami Othmane, a Tunisian musician with a pending green card application, was detained by ICE for 26 days. His story highlights the experiences of immigrants, even those with legal processes underway, within the US immigration system.
Immigration / Policy
A recent policy update by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has sparked concern among immigrants seeking green cards through family-based petitions. The new guidance allows immigration authorities to initiate removal pro...
Immigration / Green Card
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy guidance to tighten the evaluation process for family-based immigrant visa petitions, especially those based on marriage. Effective August 1, 2025, these changes a...
Immigration / Legal Status
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding green card holders and other non-citizens to carry their registration documents at all times. Failing to do so could lead to misdemeanor charges and fines. This advisory impacts millions...
Legal / Immigration
Victor Avila, a 66-year-old green card holder, was detained by ICE at San Francisco International Airport after returning from a trip to visit his son, a U.S. Air Force serviceman stationed in Japan. This detention has sparked legal challen...
Immigration / Green Card
The Trump administration, via the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has announced immediate changes to green card application processes. Effective June 11, 2025, a renewed medical examination form (I-693) is requir...
Politics / Immigration
The Trump administration has implemented a stringent new "catch and revoke" policy, threatening visa revocation for foreign nationals who commit legal infractions, even minor ones. This policy has sparked controversy and raised concerns abo...
Politics / Immigration
Reports indicate that Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian green card holder and recognized student protest leader, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This event occurs against a backdrop of increased political rh...
Politics / Immigration Policy
The Trump administration has recently implemented a pause on processing green card applications for certain immigrants, notably approved refugees and asylees. This move, confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is framed as n...
