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• USCIS Extends Form for Naturalization Hearing Without Changes — The government is keeping an important form the same for people who want to become U.S. citizens and disagree with a decision.
• USCIS Proposes to Keep Naturalization Form N-400 the Same — The government wants to keep the citizenship application form, called N-400, exactly as it is now for a little longer.
• USCIS Wants to Keep Using Form N-470 Without Changes — The government wants to keep using a form that helps some people keep their path to citizenship, and they are not changing it.
• USCIS Extends NACARA Form Without Changes — The government is keeping an old form for people asking to stay in the U.S. the same way for a bit longer.
• USCIS Plans to Keep U Visa Family Form Exactly the Same — The government wants to keep using a form for U visa families, and nothing about it is changing.
• USCIS Continues Using Citizenship Certificate Form N-600 Without Changes — The government will keep using the same form for people to ask for a Certificate of Citizenship, and nothing about it is changing.
• Proposed Extension for EB-5 Visa Forms — The government wants to keep using the same forms for a special investor visa program and is asking for public ideas.
• H-2B Worker Visas for Early 2027 Are Now Full — The government has received enough applications for a special worker visa for jobs starting before April 2027, so no more can be accepted for now.
• USCIS Proposes Changes to Green Card Condition Removal Form I-751 — The government wants your ideas on how to make the form for removing conditions on your green card better.
• Government Uses Special Court to Remove Person Who Planned Attack — For the first time, the government used a special court to remove a person from the US who supported a plan for a terror attack.
• Government Proposes Ending 60-Day Grace Period for Some Workers — The government wants to stop letting some temporary workers stay for 60 days after their job ends.
• US Names Los Tiguerones a Foreign Terrorist Group — The U.S. government has officially called a group named Los Tiguerones a foreign terrorist organization.
• Proposed Changes to E-Verify Information Collection Open for Comments — The government wants to change how it collects information for E-Verify, and you can share your thoughts now.
• New Rule for Green Cards for Children of Foreign Government Workers — A new rule explains how children born in the U.S. to foreign government workers can get a Green Card.
• Court Says USCIS Must Change How It Handles Diversity Visa Cases — A court has told the government to stop using a special rule for some Diversity Visa applications, making it easier for people to get their green cards.
• New Rule for Children Born in US to Foreign Government Workers — A new rule helps some children born in the U.S. to parents working for foreign governments get a green card.
• USCIS Plans to Keep Using Its Online Help Tool — USCIS wants to continue using its online tool where people can ask for help or fix mistakes on their immigration cases.
• Labor Department Changes How It Protects Farmworkers — The government is getting rid of old rules about how its different offices work together to protect farmworkers because the rules are outdated.
• Court Order Stops Holds on Some Immigration Applications — A court has ordered USCIS to stop pausing some immigration applications, especially for people from certain countries.
• Government Suggests New Fee for Some H-1B Visa Applications — The government is thinking about adding a new fee for some H-1B visa applications to help pay for immigration services.
• New Water Zones Created to Stop Smuggling Near US Coasts — The government has set up special water zones near the US coastlines to help stop people from illegally bringing things or people into the country by boat.
• Government Proposes New Fee for Some H-1B Visas — The government wants to add a new, large fee for companies that ask for certain H-1B visas for skilled workers.
• Government Proposes New Rules for EB-5 Investor Green Card Program — The government wants to make new rules for a special green card program that helps foreign investors get a green card.
• New Rules for Correcting Import Paperwork and Payments — The government is changing how businesses fix mistakes on import papers and pay extra fees.
• New Rules Set Fixed Stay Times for Students, Exchange Visitors, and Media — The government has made new rules about how long students, exchange visitors, and foreign media can stay in the U.S. and how they can ask to stay longer.
• Government Finalizes New Public Charge Rule Starting September 2026 — The government has updated a rule that helps decide if people can get a Green Card, and it starts in 2026.
• Proposed Changes for Guam-CNMI Travel Form I-736 — The government wants to update a form used by some visitors to Guam and the CNMI, and they want your ideas.
• Government ends rules for fair hiring by federal contractors — The government has removed old rules that told companies working for them how to hire people fairly.
• TSA wants to continue background checks for hazmat truck drivers — The government wants to keep doing background checks for truck drivers who carry dangerous stuff, and you can share your thoughts.
• CBP Proposes to Change Status of Chalk Seaplane Base — The government wants to stop calling Chalk Seaplane Base an international airport because it's not used much for international travel.
• Homeland Security Proposes New Rules for Genealogy Records — The government wants to make new rules about how it keeps old family records, which can help people learn about their ancestors.
• New Green Card Application Form I-485 Required Starting September 18, 2026 — If you are applying for a Green Card, you will need to use a new form starting September 18, 2026.
• USCIS Extends Approval for Form I-9, No Changes to Employment Checks — The government is keeping the Form I-9, which checks if people can work in the U.S., the same for now.
• Government Proposes to Continue E-Verify+ Program as Is — The government plans to keep using a system called E-Verify+ to check if people can work in the U.S., with no new changes.
• New Rules for Green Card Applicants and Public Benefits — The government has new rules about who can get a Green Card if they have used certain public benefits.
• New Border Barriers Coming to Parts of Texas — The government will build new walls and roads along parts of the Texas border by changing some rules to make it happen faster.
• New Rule Changes How Some Asylum Cases Are Handled — The government made a new rule about how some people asking for safety in the U.S. will have their cases decided without an interview.
• Proposed Form for Special Immigrants Seeks Public Input — The government is asking for ideas on a new form for a special type of green card for people who worked for the U.S. government abroad.
• Proposed Changes for J Visa Exchange Visitor Programs — The government wants to change some rules for people who visit the U.S. on a J visa for learning or cultural programs.
• US Updates List of Companies Linked to Forced Labor — The US government updated a list of companies whose products cannot be sold in America because they might use forced labor.
• Farm Worker Pay Rates Updated for H-2A Program — The government has updated the lowest pay rates for temporary foreign farm workers, which helps make sure all farm workers are paid fairly.
• Visitor Visa Bond Program Is Now Permanent — The government will now always be able to ask some visitors for a money promise to make sure they leave the U.S. on time.
• DHS Changes Fee Rules for H-1B and L-1 Visa Extensions — The government changed a rule about a special fee for some H-1B and L-1 visa workers when they extend their stay.
• DHS Updates Immigration Bond Rules to Make Them Clearer — The government made small changes to immigration bond rules to update old job titles and form numbers, making the rules easier to understand.
• Government Proposes New Wage Rules for Foreign Workers — The government wants to change how much some foreign workers are paid to make sure their wages are fair.
• Government Shares Plans for Future Immigration Rules — The government has listed ideas for new immigration rules they might work on in the future, but nothing has changed yet.
• New Versions of Two Important Immigration Forms Coming Soon — Starting September 15, 2026, you must use new versions of Form I-539 and Form I-765 when applying to extend your stay or get a work permit.
• Government Files Case to Take Away Man's Citizenship — The government is trying to take away a man's citizenship because he used a fake name to get it.
• Government Acts to Cancel Citizenship for Some Who Lied — The government is taking away citizenship from people who lied or hid important facts to get it.
• New Rule Makes Some USCIS Forms Mandatory to File Online — The government now says you must send some immigration forms online instead of by mail, but you can ask for an exception.
• New Rules for Ship Workers Who Transfer Cargo Between Vessels — New rules let certain ship workers who move liquid cargo between vessels stay in the U.S. for up to 180 days.
• Court Says Groups Can Help at Citizenship Ceremonies Again — A court has decided that helpful groups can once again be present at citizenship ceremonies to offer voter registration.
• USCIS Reaches H-1B Visa Limit for Fiscal Year 2027 — The government has received enough applications for the H-1B work visa for next year, so no more can be accepted for now.
• Man Sentenced for Immigration Fraud After Lying on Visa Application — A man who committed serious crimes was also punished for lying on his immigration application to try and stay in the U.S.
• Government moves to revoke citizenship for 10 people who committed serious crimes — The government is taking steps to take away U.S. citizenship from 10 people who lied to get it and committed bad crimes.
• New Rule Changes How Asylum Cases Are Handled to Reduce Delays — A new rule lets immigration officers send asylum cases to judges faster, hoping to make decisions quicker.

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