Citizenship and immigration news from the official source, in short sentences: what changed, who it affects, and the test questions it touches. Newest first. For what already happened, see The Record.
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Your First U.S. Passport: What Is Planned for 2027 and 2028
In plain English: new citizens still apply for a first U.S. passport in person. The State Department plans online first passports in 2027 and…
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Birthright Citizenship: The Second Order, Blocked for Some Families
In plain English: a second order on birthright citizenship, signed August 6, 2026, names four groups of babies. A judge blocked it for many…
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Immigration Fees: What Goes Up on October 1, October 16 and November 30
In plain English: immigration court fees went up on October 1, 2026. USCIS work permit, TPS, parole and travel fees go up on October…
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Checking Voters’ Citizenship: The Supreme Court Lets the New SAVE Be Used for Now
In plain English: the Supreme Court let states use a new federal tool that checks voters’ citizenship with Social Security records. New citizens whose…
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Deportation to a Third Country: The Supreme Court Lets It Go On for Now
In plain English: the Supreme Court paused a decision that required real notice and a real chance to object before a third-country deportation. It…
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The $100,000 H-1B Payment: Extended, but Stopped by a Court for Now
In plain English: the President extended the $100,000 H-1B payment to September 2027. A court said the payment is not legal, and USCIS says…
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Work Visas: A Plan to End the 60-Day Grace Period After a Job Ends
In plain English: DHS wants to end the 60 days that H-1B, L-1, O-1, E and TN workers get after losing a job. It…
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Public Charge: How Benefits Can Affect a Green Card Now
In plain English: since September 18, 2026, officers can look at many public benefits, like food stamps and Medicaid, when someone applies for a…
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Birthright Citizenship: What the Supreme Court Decided
In plain English: on June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court said babies born in the U.S. are citizens, even if their parents are here…