A DHS rule expanding biometric collection is increasing the role of departure inspections in U.S. immigration enforcement.
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Recent Trends in N-400 Applications for U.S. Citizenship: Increased Scrutiny, Longer Adjudications
Recent adjudication trends in N-400 Applications for Naturalization indicate U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is applying increased scrutiny to applications involving extended travel abroad, tax compliance issues, and criminal history concerns.
New USCIS Policy Memorandum Addresses Adjustment of Status Adjudications
On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, outlining a change to the adjustment of status process under Form I-485.
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Global Entry Remains Suspended: Update for International Travelers
On Feb. 22, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it would suspend Global Entry arrival processing nationwide due to the ongoing partial federal government shutdown.
DHS announced
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State Department Issues Worldwide Caution: What Visa Applicants and US Travelers Need to Know
On Feb. 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of State issued a Worldwide Caution security alert following the launch of U.S. combat operations in Iran.
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CBP Updates APIS Data Requirements Following Executive Order 14168
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced updates to the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) data validation requirements for commercial air carriers. These updates follow the implementation of Executive
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New CBP/TSA Pilot Program Streamlines International Connections at US Airports
New Checked Baggage Model Launches for International Connections
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), working with partner airlines and foreign authorities, are piloting changes
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TSA to Accept Digital IDs From a Number of States
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now allows travelers to use mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) or state-issued digital IDs stored in apps or digital wallets at over 250 TSA checkpoints nationwide. Travelers, however, may wish to still
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GT’s Immigration and EB-5 Attorney Team is On the Move
Greenberg Traurig Immigration & Compliance Practice attorneys Kate Kalmykov, Jennifer Hermansky, Nataliya Rymer, and Luna Ma will be visiting 11 cities across the globe from February to
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China Expands Visa-Free Access for Six Countries: France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia
To foster greater global connections and enhance bilateral relationships, China has announced an expansion of its visa-free policy for travelers from certain countries. Starting in early December 2023 and
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