Immigration News
Border Patrol Gains Access to Credit Information for Green Card Applicants
USCIS gains authority to check sponsors' credit reports as of October 1, 2026—not Border Patrol, and not applicants.
September 13, 2026
Immigration News
Breaking U.S. immigration developments: USCIS and DHS policy changes, court decisions, processing updates, and the deadlines that follow from them.
Immigration News
New TSA Data-Sharing Program Flags Thousands at U.S. Airports
TSA has been sharing passenger data with ICE since March 2025, resulting in 800+ arrests of travelers with visa overstays or removal orders.
September 11, 2026
Immigration News
Immigration Enforcement Targets Travelers With Immigration Court Cases
ICE is detaining domestic air travelers with pending immigration court cases after TSA began sharing passenger data; removal rates hit 88% in mid-2026.
September 11, 2026
Immigration News
ICE Expands Airport Arrests Using TSA Data to Target Visa Overstayers
ICE now uses TSA passenger data to arrest visa overstayers at airports, including people attempting to leave the U.S. or with pending immigration cases.
September 11, 2026
Immigration News
Form I-864 Affidavit of Support: New Credit Score Requirements Begin
USCIS's new Form I-864 requires a credit authorization, but the agency has published no minimum credit score required.
September 11, 2026
Immigration News
Affidavit of Support Rules Tighten as USCIS Amends I-864 Procedures
USCIS can now access sponsor credit reports during affidavit review, but income requirements and support obligations stay the same.
September 11, 2026
Immigration News
Revised Form I-485 Required as Public Charge Guidance Changes
New I-485 form required starting September 18 changes how USCIS evaluates public charge; filing date determines which rules apply to your case.
September 11, 2026
Immigration News
New Public Charge Rules Take Effect September 18: What Green Card Applicants Should Know
Green card rules shift September 18: officers can now weigh Medicaid, SNAP, and housing vouchers in decisions.
September 11, 2026
Immigration News
Academic Students and Exchange Visitors Face New Application Requirements
You now have a fixed end date to stay in the U.S., with extensions requiring new biometric information and documentation of academic reasons.
September 11, 2026
Immigration News
No Grace Period for Old USCIS Forms as September Deadline Approaches
F-1 and J-1 applicants must file using new USCIS forms after September 15, 2026, with no grace period for old editions.
September 10, 2026
Immigration News
Forms Rejected Without Warning as USCIS Enforcement Tightens September 15
USCIS will automatically reject Form I-539 and I-765 applications in older editions starting September 15, 2026, with no exceptions for mail delays.
September 10, 2026
Immigration News
USCIS Implements Stricter Student Visa Procedures via New Application Forms
F-1 student visas now have four-year limits, 30-day exit periods, and new form requirements starting September 15, 2026.
September 10, 2026