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USCIS neighborhood checks return in naturalization cases: What’s at stake?
USCIS neighborhood checks return in naturalization cases: What’s at stake?
August 28, 2025
“Love Thy Neighbor” may be an ancient commandment, but in 2025 it’s beginning to sound like a clause from the immigration handbook—especially when the neighbor mowing the lawn next door may also hold the power to mow down your immigration dreams if the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) comes calling.
This week, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a major policy shift: the resumption of personal investigations for individuals applying for U.S. naturalization under INA 335(a).
The policy memorandum reads: “INA 335(a) directs USCIS to conduct investigations of aliens applying for naturalization unless waived by the Secretary of Homeland Security. These personal investigations, also known as neighborhood investigations, cover the vicinity of an alien’s place of residence and employment and include at least the 5-year period prior to the filing of the alien’s naturalization application.”
READ: Trump administration pushes proposal to prevent ‘visa abuse’ in the US (August 28, 2025)
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DHS to end automatic extension policy for immigrant work permits (EADs)
October 29, 2025
In a move that could significantly affect thousands of foreign workers, the Trump administration has rolled back a key safeguard for visa holders by ending the automatic extension of work permits, or otherwise known as Employment Authorization Document (EAD), for certain noncitizens awaiting renewal.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an interim final rule halting the long-standing practice, marking another step in the administration’s broader effort to tighten employment-based immigration.
The new rule, according to DHS, is aimed at ensuring that all employment authorization renewals undergo thorough review and verification before approval, emphasizing tighter screening and vetting measures for foreign workers.
“USCIS is placing a renewed emphasis on robust alien screening and vetting, eliminating policies the former administration implemented that prioritized aliens’ convenience ahead of Americans’ safety and security,” said USCIS Director Joseph Edlow.
moreLitigation looms over USCIS move to end automatic EAD extensions
Litigation looms over USCIS move to end automatic EAD extensions
October 30, 2025
Just as the month draws to a close, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has surprised work permit holders with another sweeping policy change. Under the new rule, DHS will end automatic extensions for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) in several categories, including H-4 visa holders and those applying for Adjustment of Status (AOS).
Before those directly affected could react or plan their next steps, another blow landed — the rule takes effect Oct. 30, 2025, just 24 hours after its publication in the Federal Register.
Under the current policy, applicants seeking EAD renewals receive an automatic 540-day extension, allowing them to continue working while U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) processes their applications. Beginning Thursday, that safety net will disappear, leaving many facing potential job loss.
While repealing the extension period itself seems abrupt, the lack of notice given appears arbitrary — especially for those needing renewals soon. Immigration attorney James Hollis, partner and head of sports, entertainment, and business immigration at McEntee Law Group, spoke about the absence of any notice period for the ruling.
moreA nova política de imigração dos EUA pode afetar turistas brasileiros?
February 3, 2025
A nova política de imigração dos EUA pode afetar turistas brasileiros? Veja o que dizem especialistas em vistos
Documentos exigidos continuam os mesmos, mas critérios para autorização de entrada devem ser mais rígidos
Por Eduardo Maia, O Globo — Rio de Janeiro
03/02/2025
Quando Donald Trump ocupou a presidência dos Estados Unidos pela primeira vez, o número de vistos negados para brasileiros bateu recorde, chegando a 18% do total em 2018. Nesta segunda passagem do republicano pela Casa Branca, a tendência pode se repetir, de acordo com especialistas em migração internacional, com um esperado aumento no rigor na triagem de pessoas habilitadas a entrar no país.
moreMigração legal esbarra em falta de dinheiro e capacitação profissional
November 30, 2022
Link: https://www.gazetanews.com/imigracao/2022/11/458363-migracao-legal-esbarra-em-falta-de-dinheiro-e-capacitacao-profissional.html
Processo imigratório custa em média R$75 mil por família, diz advogada.
by Arlaine Castro 30 de Novembro, 2022 às 22h00
Depois do primeiro turno das eleições no Brasil, uma alta na procura por consultoria legal para solicitação de vistos foi identificada pela Dell'Ome Law Firm, escritório fundado pela advogada brasileira Liz Dell'Ome, com sede em Nova York e especializado em imigração de brasileiros para os EUA.
No entanto, embora esses resultados aumentem o interesse em sair do país, a mudança não é tão simples assim. "Existem três caminhos básicos para quem deseja um visto que garanta o Green Card para si e para a família: 1. profissionais com carreiras consolidadas e ótima formação acadêmica e; 2. profissional brasileiro que deseja empreender nos EUA e tenha um robusto business plan; 3. investidores qualificados", explica a advogada Liz Dell'Ome.
Normalmente, o perfil médio de quem procura essa mudança é de famílias de classe média, motivadas por segurança e educação para os filhos. Em geral é um público a partir de 35 anos, com 2 filhos e, importante destacar, com carreira já desenvolvida no Brasil - entre cinco a dez anos de experiência em sua área de atuação profissional. "O inglês fluente não é uma exigência imigratória, mas ajuda já que o processo é neste idioma", afirma Liz.
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