Washington, D.C., January 20, 2025 — Leaders of the Tri-Caucus—comprising the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and the Congressional Asian Pacific […]
Immigration
Reporting on U.S. immigration policy and how it is made and carried out. We follow rules from USCIS and DHS, actions by the White House and Congress, and court decisions. We also report on their effects on families, employers and communities in Pennsylvania and across the country.
DHS Modernizes H-1B Visa Program to Strengthen U.S. Workforce
New Rule Enhances Flexibility for Employers and Skilled Workers, Boosts Economic Competitiveness December 17, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unveiled […]
DHS Conducts Third Removal Flight to China in Six Months
Washington, November 18, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), conducted a large-scale charter […]
Trump Confirms Plan to Use Military for Mass Deportation
November 18, 2024 — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he plans to declare a national emergency on border security and deploy the U.S. […]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Reopens International Field Office in Havana, Cuba
In a significant step towards strengthening international ties and improving immigration services, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the reopening of an […]
USCIS Introduces New Receipt Process for Form I-129S
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a significant procedural shift, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today updates to their receipt issuance method for the […]