U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Establishes New Center to Strengthen Immigration Screening and Target Bad Actors
Release Date
12/05/2025
New vetting center will focus on powerful screening resources to keep America safe
USCIS
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (used to be BCIS, INS)
USCIS Updates Policy on Biometrics for Detainees
USCIS is updating USCIS Policy Manual Volume 1, Part C to deter the filing of frivolous claims and provide operational consistency. This update clarifies that the Department of Homeland Security generally will not take biometrics of detained aliens unless they are in removal proceedings and have a pending application or petition filed with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. This guidance is effective immediately and applies to requests pending or filed on or after the publication date.
USCIS Increases Screening, Vetting of Aliens Working in U.S.
Release Date
12/04/2025
Maximum validity periods of some Employment Authorization Documents will be reduced
WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated its Policy Manual to reduce the maximum validity period for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for certain categories of aliens. This update also incorporates changes to EAD validity periods made by recent legislation to ensure proper vetting and screening of aliens.
USCIS Announces FY 2026 Inflation Increase for Certain Immigration-Related Fees
Release Date
11/20/2025
USCIS has issued a Federal Register notice that will increase certain H.R. 1 immigration-related fees for fiscal year (FY) 2026. These fee adjustments reflect the amount of inflation from July 2024 through July 2025.
USCIS Forms Update - G-1055, Fee Schedule
USCIS recently updated the following form:
Form G-1055, Fee Schedule11/14/2025 04:25 PM EST
Edition Date: 11/14/25. 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 Forms Update Notice - Form EOIR-29
USCIS recently updated the following USCIS form:
Form EOIR-29, Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals from a Decision of a DHS Officer07/01/2025 11:10 AM EDT
Edition Date: 07/01/25. USCIS will still accept the following editions: July 2019, March 2018, July 2015, January 2015, October 2013, October 2012, and April 2009 editions.
For more information, please visit the Forms Updates page.
USCIS Enhances Voter Verification Systems
Release Date
11/03/2025
States can now use last four digits of Social Security numbers to verify citizenship
DHS Ends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization
Release Date
10/29/2025
New rule prioritizes vetting, screening to protect public safety, national security
USCIS Forms Update Notice - G-1055, Fee Schedule and G-1651, Exemption for Paper Fee Payment
USCIS recently updated the following form(s):
Form G-1055, Fee Schedule 10/28/2025 03:13 PM EDT
Edition Date: 10/28/25. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
Form G-1651, Exemption for Paper Fee Payment 06/03/2025 02:26 PM EDT
Edition Date: 06/03/25. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.