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Federal Officials Detail DACA Reopening for New Applicants, Legal Challenges Remain

Federal Officials Detail DACA Reopening for New Applicants, Legal Challenges Remain

Federal Officials Detail DACA Reopening for New Applicants, Legal Challenges Remain Federal immigration officials have unveiled comprehensive plans to reopen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to new applicants. This move comes in direct compliance with a recent court order, though the administration has cautioned that it retains the authority to modify the Obama-era policy. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is preparing to accept and process initial DACA applications from immigrants not currently enrolled in the initiative….

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USCIS Implements Major Changes to 2025 Naturalization Civics Test

USCIS Implements Major Changes to 2025 Naturalization Civics Test

USCIS Implements Major Changes to 2025 Naturalization Civics Test WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the immediate implementation of the 2025 naturalization civics test, marking the first significant step in a multi-stage overhaul of American citizenship standards. The agency posted a Federal Register notice today detailing the new test, which aims to more rigorously assess applicants’ knowledge of U.S. history and government. This initiative is part of an ongoing effort to restore integrity to the naturalization…

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USCIS Implements Stricter Vetting for Immigrant Benefits, Targeting Anti-Americanism

USCIS Implements Stricter Vetting for Immigrant Benefits, Targeting Anti-Americanism

USCIS Implements Stricter Vetting for Immigrant Benefits, Targeting Anti-Americanism U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced immediate updates to its Policy Manual, significantly tightening the criteria for evaluating certain immigrant benefit requests. The new guidance empowers USCIS officers to consider an applicant’s involvement in anti-American or terrorist organizations, as well as any evidence of antisemitic activity, when exercising discretion in adjudications. In a major expansion of its vetting processes, USCIS will now include reviews for anti-American activity in its…

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