1. USCIS has initiated a new security vetting process effective as of April 27, 2026 which has resulted in temporary holds on cases that require fingerprint-based background checks. This new process has caused delays in the issuance of approvals for various case types including asylum, adjustment of status, naturalization, family-based petitions, humanitarian applications and employment-based…

1. The slow pace of processing visas for medical students, residents, and physicians by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is creating concern about future healthcare access. The delays could affect patient care and increase wait times nationwide, particularly in rural and underserved areas where foreign-born physicians often practice. A significant portion of residents in…

1. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented a new, extensive security vetting process requiring fingerprint-based background checks and a resubmission of fingerprint information. This is part of an expanded background check tied to FBI criminal history databases. This process led to temporary “holds” on adjudications, delaying approvals across various case types like adjustment of…

1. Public Charge Rule – MOIA: The federal administration proposed changes to the “public charge” on November 19, 2025, that would make it more difficult for someone to get a green card or certain other immigration statuses if immigration officials believe an applicant isn’t or won’t be “self-sufficient.” The changes are still only proposed and…