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USCIS Policy

USCIS policy refers to the rules, guidance, and procedures the agency uses to decide immigration applications, which can change and affect how cases are handled.

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  July 25, 2026 Court Pauses Some USCIS Policies on TPS Work Permits and the Asylum Fee

  A federal court stayed parts of USCIS's H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) rollout: extended TPS work permits keep their prior expiration, and asylum cases can't be rejected or ended solely for not paying the annual asylum fee — but the fee is still collected.
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  July 20, 2026 DHS Rescinds the 2022 Public Charge Rule — New Form I-485 Coming

  DHS rescinded the 2022 public charge regulation, letting officers weigh all factors case-by-case. Effective Sept. 18, 2026, with a revised Form I-485. What it means for green card applicants.
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  July 20, 2026 Who Must Register With DHS — and How to Use Form G-325R

  A DHS final rule confirms the alien registration requirement under INA 262. Who must register, who's already registered, Form G-325R, the carry-your-proof rule, and the penalties for not complying.
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  May 22, 2026 USCIS Calls Adjustment of Status Rare

  USCIS now directs most green-card seekers inside the U.S. toward consular processing abroad instead. What the new policy means for your case.
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  February 20, 2026 DHS Proposes Tighter Asylum Work Permits

  DHS proposed tightening work-permit rules for pending asylum applications on Feb. 20, 2026. What the proposal would do and what to watch for.
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  January 14, 2026 DHS Drops 1-Year Wait for R-1 Workers

  A new rule drops the one-year foreign-residency requirement for R-1 religious workers at the 5-year maximum stay. What changed and who it helps.
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  December 23, 2025 H-1B Lottery Replaced by Wage-Based Pick

  A DHS rule replaces the random H-1B lottery with wage-weighted selection starting the FY 2027 cap season. What it means for petitioners.
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  December 4, 2025 USCIS Cuts Work-Permit Validity to 18 Mo.

  USCIS cut maximum EAD validity from 5 years back to 18 months for several categories, effective Dec. 5, 2025. What it means for renewals.
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  November 27, 2025 USCIS Adds Vetting for 19 Countries

  USCIS now weighs country-specific factors for applicants from 19 designated countries, effective Nov. 27, 2025. What it means and how to prepare.
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  October 29, 2025 DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions

  DHS ended automatic EAD extensions for renewals filed on or after Oct. 30, 2025. What changed, the TPS exception, and why filing early matters.
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  August 19, 2025 USCIS Adds Social-Media Vetting Factor

  USCIS will weigh anti-American, terrorist-affiliated, or antisemitic activity as a negative factor and expanded social-media vetting. What it means.
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  August 1, 2025 USCIS Tightens Asylee Green Card Vetting

  USCIS updated its Policy Manual to reestablish uniform screening for asylee/refugee Form I-485 interviews. What it means and how to prepare.