USCIS updates guidance to allow neighborhood investigations for citizenship applicants
New policy alerts reinforce USCIS authority to investigate applicants' neighborhoods, employment, and reputation during the naturalization process.
News from November 2026
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Documents show ICE detention facility ignored pleas for Chinese-speaking cellmates before detainee's death
Newly released records indicate that Chaofeng Ge died by suicide in an ICE detention center after staff failed to process his requests for Chinese-speaking roommates.
Report finds AI tools unreliable for providing accurate immigration legal advice
A new study reveals that artificial intelligence models frequently provide incomplete or incorrect answers regarding complex immigration scenarios and recent policy changes.
USCIS mandates new I-129 form for work visa petitions starting Nov. 9
Employers must use the updated Form I-129 for work visa petitions after Nov. 8, coinciding with new DHS fees for certain H-1B and L-1 filings.
USCIS issues new guidance on good moral character for naturalization applicants
New policy details how USCIS will evaluate financial responsibilities and benefit use when determining citizenship eligibility.
ICE detains 8-year-old Haitian boy at San Diego immigration appointment
Federal agents took an 8-year-old boy into custody during a scheduled appointment, sparking criticism from local officials and advocates.
Stephen Miller appointed White House chief of staff after Susie Wiles steps down
President Trump named immigration hardliner Stephen Miller as chief of staff, replacing Susie Wiles following Republican midterm losses.
Wisconsin trooper detained by ICE faces deportation despite pending asylum claim
ICE detained a Wisconsin state trooper for over 15 hours, citing visa overstay, though DHS later admitted error and released him.