All posts under tag "Background Checks"
USCIS has paused case approvals due to new background checks, impacting green card and naturalization applications.
A new survey aims to assess I-485 approval rates following USCIS background check updates implemented on April 28.
USCIS is not approving immigration cases as of April 30, 2026, to conduct thorough background checks, impacting many applicants.
USCIS has ordered new FBI background checks for all pending immigration cases filed before April 27, 2026, affecting over 1 million applicants.
USCIS has paused most adjudications pending re-submission of biometrics to a new FBI vetting system, affecting many applications.
USCIS temporarily halts case decisions to enhance background checks on fingerprints affecting green cards, fiancé(e) visas, and citizenship applications.
USCIS mandates new fingerprints for pending cases with prior FBI checks before April 27, 2026, with exceptions for some naturalization applicants.
USCIS has announced an important update regarding security and background checks for immigration applications effective March 30, 2026.
USCIS announces improved access to criminal history data, impacting pending immigration applications.
USCIS has begun expanded background checks, leading to delays for applicants, even those already approved.
USCIS announces changes to background checks and biometrics procedures, impacting immigration applicants nationwide.
USCIS is rerunning background checks on pending immigration cases, affecting various applications due to new FBI data access.
USCIS announces stricter vetting procedures, leading to delays for many immigration applicants due to expanded background checks.
USCIS has paused the processing of I-485 applications due to the need for additional background checks, affecting many applicants.
USCIS I-485 processing rates have plummeted below 10%, potentially due to increased security checks on applications.
USCIS has implemented new security checks to strengthen applicant vetting through expanded access to criminal databases.
USCIS directs officers to delay approvals on cases pending expanded background checks, impacting immigration processing.
USCIS has issued new guidance requiring enhanced FBI background checks for pending immigration applications, delaying approvals.
USCIS is conducting enhanced FBI checks for green card applicants, impacting processing times and case statuses.
USCIS has announced enhanced security checks to improve applicant vetting through expanded federal database access.
USCIS has announced updates to its screening and vetting processes to enhance immigration security.
USCIS is implementing deeper background checks for some citizenship applications, affecting the naturalization process.
Internal emails reveal ICE's difficulties in vetting recruits during heightened immigration enforcement efforts.
Learn about the steps involved in the naturalization ceremony and what applicants can expect.
A Colombian national wanted for robbery was apprehended by local police after USCIS staff conducted background checks in Minneapolis.
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