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Jan 23, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Changes Domestic Violence Program Raise Concerns for Immigrants

Recent USCIS changes to a program for immigrant victims of domestic violence increase risks of deportation, advocates warn.

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Jan 23, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Emphasizes Importance of Context in EB-1A Applications

USCIS highlights the need for detailed context in EB-1A applications, stressing competition and selectivity in the field.

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Jan 23, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Halts Citizenship Oaths for Immigrants from High-Risk Countries

USCIS officials paused citizenship oaths for immigrants from 19 high-risk countries at a Boston ceremony, citing security reviews.

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Jan 23, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Increases Adjudicative Holds on NIW and I-140 Cases

USCIS is seeing a rise in adjudicative holds on NIW and I-140 cases, but holds do not guarantee denials.

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Jan 23, 2026 • LinkedIn • 1 min read

USCIS Increases Scrutiny on EB-1A Visa Applications

USCIS is using AI tools to analyze EB-1A applications, leading to more NOIDs due to heightened scrutiny on evidence quality.

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Jan 23, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Introduces New Weighted Lottery for H-1B Visas

USCIS has announced a new weighted lottery system for H-1B visa applications, set to take effect for the upcoming fiscal year.

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Jan 23, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Introduces Weighted Selection System for H-1B Lottery FY 2027

USCIS announces a new weighted selection system for H-1B lottery entries based on wage levels for FY 2027.

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Jan 23, 2026 • LinkedIn • 1 min read

USCIS Places More NIW and I-140 Cases on Adjudicative Hold

Concerns rise as USCIS increases adjudicative holds on NIW and I-140 cases, emphasizing national interest and strong documentation.

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Jan 23, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Raises Standards for H-1B Job Descriptions

USCIS has increased requirements for H-1B specialty occupation job descriptions, impacting approval rates.

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Jan 23, 2026 • 1Point3Acres • 1 min read

USCIS Sends Action Alert for I-485 Applications

USCIS has sent a notification regarding action on I-485 applications, despite some applicants seeing no status changes.

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