1. The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) has raised concerns about a reported policy by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to review and potentially reinterview over 200,000 refugees who were granted admission into the U.S. between January 20, 2021, and February 20, 2025. USCRI condemns this policy as it has already…

The arrest of a South Korean green card holder, Young Joo Ko, in Los Angeles for immigration fraud, particularly fake medical documentation, marks a significant achievement for the Trump administration’s aggressive anti-fraud efforts. Ko allegedly misrepresented herself as a nurse or doctor and charged fees for producing and submitting fraudulent medical documents to indicate green…

1. USCRI Highlights Risks of Reported USCIS Refugee Reinterview Plan: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reportedly issued a directive without precedent to conduct a sweeping review and reinterview of over 200,000 refugees who entered the United States between January 2021 and February 2025, and halt their applications for permanent residency. The news has…

1. The April 2026 Visa Bulletin announced progress in EB-2 and EB-3 categories for India, resulting in many I-485 status adjustment applications now being current. However, this does not always translate to quick action. Some applicants may consider taking steps such as obtaining a new I-693 medical exam or filing the I-485 Supplement J if…