Immigration Hub Forum

USCIS was instrumental in an investigation resulting in the arrest of an aunt and her nephew for their involvement in an immigration fraud scheme. uscis.gov/newsr… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Dc1jFPrn3CU

A naturalized U.S. citizen made his initial appearance in court Sept. 2 for allegedly lying about his prior criminal acts to obtain U.S. citizenship. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Nevada announced the charges. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/naturalized-us-citizen-indicted-for-lying-to-obtain-us-citizenship-after-committing-felonies

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is opening a new international field office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The office will begin operations on September 9, 2026, and will handle USCIS immigration matters in Ethiopia. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-opens-new-international-field-office-in-ethiopia-to-support-fraud-prevention

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a critical role in the investigation that led to the indictment of Miguel Angel Olivera‑Borda, 38, a Peruvian alien illegally present in the United States, after federal prosecutors presented evidence to a grand jury. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/illegal-alien-indicted-in-marriage-related-immigration-fraud

See something? Submit a report. Have evidence? Upload it online. USCIS makes it easy to share information about suspicious immigration-related activity: uscis.gov/Prote… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Dc055Y7kWn6

"Lying on a citizenship application is a serious crime. Under the Trump administration, if you cheat to get U.S. citizenship, expect the consequences. "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is working closely with the Department of Justice to identify, denaturalize, and hold accountable those who unlawfully obtain U.S. citizenship." @uscisdirector justice.gov/usao… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/DczepPXDQVd

Submit a tip to USCIS if you suspect an alien of immigration fraud, false claims of U.S. citizenship, criminal activity, or threats connected to national security or public safety. uscis.gov/Prote… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/Dcy7MX9mBmC

Defendants allegedly lied about their relationship to obtain immigration benefits Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/aunt-and-us-airman-nephew-arrested-in-immigration-fraud-scheme

USCIS has launched new resources for R-1 nonimmigrant religious workers and petitioning employers. The page explains: • Who may qualify for R-1 classification • How employers file Form I-129 • What evidence may be required • How R-1 extensions work • When USCIS, the Department of State, or CBP should be contacted about a case R-1 status may be granted for up to 30 months initially, with extensions up to a total maximum stay of 5 years. Learn more: uscis.gov/R1-re… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/DcyqN61kSiF

On Aug. 24, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an order in Red Eagle Law, L.C., et al., v. Joseph B. Edlow, 26-cv-04850-CRB (NDCA), enjoining PM 602-0192, and PM 602-0194. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/recent-court-order-on-hold-policies

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to establish a $103,265 fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/dhs-proposes-additional-h-1b-fee

A Chinese alien residing in Andover, Mass., was arrested for submitting a fraudulent voter registration and ballot in the 2024 presidential election using the name of another Chinese alien. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/chinese-alien-charged-with-voter-fraud-in-massachusetts

See something? Submit a report. Have evidence? Upload it online. USCIS makes it easy to share information about suspicious immigration-related activity: uscis.gov/Prote… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/DcUBxUmGDwK

🚨Important immigration update: A new BIA decision may affect people traveling outside the United States with Advance Parole. As of Aug. 13, 2026, leaving the United States with Advance Parole may still count as a “departure” for certain unlawful presence bars. People who have more than 180 days of unlawful presence could face a 3-year or 10-year bar when trying to return. Learn more: uscis.gov/laws… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/DcRlqtUj7Pn

On Sept. 18, 2026, USCIS will publish a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (edition date: 09/18/26). Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-to-publish-new-edition-of-form-i-485-older-editions-will-be-rejected-starting-sept-18

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a critical role in an investigation that resulted in a Cuban national pleading guilty to alien smuggling, asylum fraud, and money laundering. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/cuban-alien-pleads-guilty-to-role-in-international-alien-smuggling-asylum-fraud-and-money-laundering

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual explaining how the agency will determine whether an alien applying for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident is likely at any time to become a public charge. Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-issues-guidance-on-making-public-charge-inadmissibility-determination

Report here: uscis.gov/Prote… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/DcJ5XrjmPCX

If you believe there is an imminent national security or public safety threat or emergency, contact local law enforcement or the appropriate government agency directly. For all other immigration-related fraud or abuse, submit a tip to USCIS: uscis.gov/Prote… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/DcJSxYcEbqF

Individuals should consider speaking with a qualified immigration attorney or accredited representative before traveling. Learn more about unlawful presence and inadmissibility: uscis.gov/laws… Source: https://www.threads.com/@uscis/post/DcCP2tVD47_