Green card holders alert: USCIS ends reuse of old, self-submitted photos

The updated guidance by USCIS tightens timelines for reusing biometric photos and ends acceptance of self-submitted images ...
Homeland Security Today

USCIS Announces Online Filing for Affirmative Asylum Applications

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, is available to file online for certain affirmative asylum ...

USCIS holding pending asylum apps, reviewing benefits from ‘high risk countries’

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Tuesday it is placing a hold on all pending asylum ...
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US immigration rules change: USCIS tightens photograph reuse policy for visa and green card applicants

Travellers preparing paperwork for a United States visa or immigration benefit often double-check forms and appointments, but ...
Homeland Security Today

USCIS Expands myProgress to Form I-765 and Form I-131

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that we are expanding myProgress (formerly known as personalized processing times) to Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization ...
The American Bazaar

USCIS cuts work permit validity for green card applicants from 5 years to 18 months

The new rule, effective December 5, 2025, means more frequent renewals, longer backlogs, and a higher risk that applicants ...
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Why Old Photos Are No Longer Accepted In US Immigration Applications

The US has tightened immigration rules by banning the use of photos older than three years in applications. USCIS says the move aims to curb identity fraud, strengthen national security, and roll back ...

USCIS tightens immigration photo rules, limits reuse to three years

USCIS has tightened immigration photo rules, limiting reuse to images taken within the last three years and ending acceptance ...