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Feb 11, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Processing Time Update for Pending Applications

USCIS informs applicants that status updates may take 8 to 10 days after receiving documents.

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Feb 11, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Reports 138% Increase in Fraud Referrals to Law Enforcement

USCIS has made nearly 33,000 fraud referrals to law enforcement in the past year, marking a significant increase.

USCIS Immigration Policy Fraud Prevention

Feb 11, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Requires English Proficiency for Citizenship Applicants

Most U.S. citizenship applicants must demonstrate basic English skills during the naturalization process, as mandated by USCIS.

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Feb 11, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Requires Form I-824 for NVC Visa Processing Requests

USCIS mandates Form I-824 to send approved petitions to the NVC for visa processing at U.S. embassies or consulates.

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Feb 11, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Staffing Cuts Raise Concerns Over Immigration Delays

USCIS staffing reductions and policy changes are causing significant delays in immigration processing, affecting millions of applicants.

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Feb 11, 2026 • X • 1 min read

USCIS Tightens Green Card Requirements for Marriage-Based Applications

USCIS announces new Green Card requirements for marriage applicants, effective 2026, impacting many immigrants seeking residency.

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Feb 11, 2026 • LinkedIn • 1 min read

USCIS Updates Immigrant Visa Processing Requirements

USCIS clarifies requirements for immigrant petitions and consular processing, impacting visa applicants.

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Feb 11, 2026 • X • 1 min read

Work Permit Approval Highlights Importance of Responding to RFEs

A recent case underscores the critical nature of responding to RFEs for work permit applications.

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Feb 11, 2026 • LinkedIn • 1 min read

YWCA Elgin Offers Free Citizenship Classes for Aspiring U.S. Citizens

YWCA Elgin provides free classes to help prepare for the U.S. naturalization test and interview, available in English and Spanish.

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Feb 10, 2026 • X • 1 min read

Academics Benefit from Streamlined Green Card Process

Tenure-track professors at U.S. universities receive support for green card applications, easing immigration challenges.

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