A judge has ruled that, for now, asylum seekers are not required to pay an annual fee for each year their application is pending. The ruling was in response to a lawsuit filed by the Asylum Seeker ...

Unless exempt, USCIS will no longer accept paper-based payments for green card applications as of Oct. 28, 2025.

Starting October 28, the USCIS will no longer accept checks or money orders for immigration fees. This shift to electronic payments aims to modernize processes and reduce administrative burdens.

Federal immigration says going digital will boost security, but Charlotte advocates warn the change could create new hurdles for vulnerable families.

President Donald J. Trump’s Sept. 19 proclamation, “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers,” introduced a major shift in H‑1B ...

As we reported earlier, on September 19, 2025, a Presidential Proclamation introduced a $100,000 government fee for certain new H-1B visa ...

USCIS has discontinued cheque and money order payments for immigration filings, mandating electronic debit via Form G-1650 for most applicants. This aims to enhance safety and efficiency, though it ...

Welcome to another day of reading about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), where we tell you a case of how a student ...

DHS begins collection of a new immigration charge mandated by HR-1. This statutory fee applies broadly to those seeking temporary entry.

A federal judge in Maryland on Thursday temporarily paused the government’s rollout of a new annual asylum application fee, citing confusion and inconsistent policies between federal agencies.

USCIS has transitioned to accepting only electronic payments for paper visa applications starting today, October 29. This move, aligning with a Trump administration order, replaces paper checks and ...

Robert A. Berenson ([email protected]), Urban Institute, Washington, D.C. Kevin J. Hayes, Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Value-based payment has been promoted for increasing quality, controlling spending, ...