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 ...

Getting a US visa on your own can be tough, but finding the right sponsorship makes the process smoother and more realistic.

Welcome to another day of reading about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), where we tell you a case of how a student ...

Did you know over 450,000 I-130 petitions were filed with USCIS in a recent year? This shows how big the need for family-based immigration is. The I-130 petition, also known ...

"The family is devastated, everyone is hurt, and shocked because he never did anything wrong," the man's husband told ...

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.

“As Secretary Noem delegated lawful authorities to expand the agency’s law enforcement capabilities, this rule allows us to fulfill our critical mission. This historic moment will better address ...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new guidance clarifying the scope of the recently announced $100,000 H-1B petition fee introduced under a September 19, 2025, White House ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services continues to work through a massive backlog, affecting tens of thousands of immigrant workers nationwide. Right now, there are over ...