US Citizenship and Immigration Services (used to be BCIS, INS)
Published by: The Times of India - June 02, 2026
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/some-uscis-officers-ask-green-card-applicants-why-they-bypassed-consular-processing/articleshow/131464679.cms
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
Recently updated USCIS form:
Form G-1055, Fee Schedule 05/29/2026 09:52 AM EDT
Edition Date: 05/29/26. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
For more information, please visit the Forms Updates page.
USCIS recently updated the following USCIS form(s):
Form EOIR-29, Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals from a Decision of a DHS Officer02/01/2026 10:13 AM EST
Edition Date: 02/01/26. USCIS will still accept the following editions: July 2025, July 2019, March 2018, July 2015, January 2015, October 2013, October 2012, and April 2009.
For more information, please visit the Forms Updates page.
Release Date
05/22/2026
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a new policy memo reiterating the fact that, consistent with long-standing immigration law and immigration court decisions, aliens seeking adjustment of status must do so through consular processing via the Department of State outside of the country. Officers are directed to consider all relevant factors and information on a case-by-case basis when determining whether an alien warrants this extraordinary form of relief.
USCIS recently updated the following form:
Form G-1055, Fee Schedule 05/06/2026 10:11 AM EDT
Edition Date: 05/06/26. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
For more information, please visit the Forms Updates page.
Release Date
04/28/2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing an interim final rule to implement immigration fees and requirements from the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Act of 2025 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act). H.R. 1 created new fees to increase funding for immigration enforcement operations and ensure aliens pay for immigration services.
USCIS recently updated the following form:
Form G-1055, Fee Schedule 04/23/2026 11:29 AM EDT
Edition Date: 04/23/26. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
For more information, please visit the Forms Updates page.
USCIS recently updated the following USCIS form
Form N-426, Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service 03/13/2026 11:25 AM EDT
Edition Date: 03/13/26. Starting June 1, 2026, we will accept only the 03/13/26 edition. Until then, you can also use the 03/09/23 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Release Date
03/30/2026
Since taking office, President Trump has prioritized national security and public safety by implementing a series of executive orders and proclamations that mandate strict screening and vetting of foreign nationals seeking entry or immigration benefits.
USCIS recently updated the following form:
Form G-1055, Fee Schedule03/23/2026 12:51 PM EDT
Edition Date: 03/23/26. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
For more information, please visit the Forms Updates page.