AT the time of writing, the US government has been closed for more than 40 days — the longest government shutdown in US history, both times occurring under President Donald J. Trump.

Each year, the U.S. Department of State runs the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery. It randomly selects individuals from eligible countries to apply for permanent residence. Nigeria is usually eligible, and ...

USCIS expands biometric data collection to U.S. citizens, nationals and lawful permanent residents regardless of age.

Unless exempt, USCIS will no longer accept paper-based payments for green card applications as of Oct. 28, 2025.

A sweeping new proposed rule would expand both who must submit biometric data during immigration proceedings and the kinds of biometrics the agency can collect.

"It would eliminate the age limits," . Morgan Bailey, a partner at Mayer Brown and former senior DHS official told Newsweek.

The current immigration climate and the desire to vote brought one North Philly resident to a citizenship clinic.

Joshua Buatsi won an extremely controversial decision over Zach Parker in an ugly fight in Manchester, England, on Saturday. The light heavyweight fight was marred by clinching and a lack of action, ...