Tagged #policy-manual
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USCIS Policy Alert on Investigations and Examinations for Naturalization Eligibility
USCIS formalizes neighborhood investigations for naturalization applicants in updated Policy Manual. New guidance on investigations under INA 335(a) and examinations under INA 335(b).
USCIS Rescinds 2022 Public Charge Rule; New Guidance Effective September 18, 2026
USCIS has issued updated guidance on public charge inadmissibility determinations following a final rule that rescinds the 2022 Biden-era regulations. The new standard takes effect September 18, 2026, and expands what benefits USCIS will consider when adjudicating I-485 applications.
USCIS Policy Alert: Updated Guidance on Attorney and Representative Requirements and Conduct
USCIS consolidates and updates guidance on attorney and representative requirements, establishing authority and professional conduct standards in the Policy Manual.
Trump Admin Tightens Vetting and Enforcement of Marriage-Based Green Card Cases
USCIS August 2025 policy update intensifies fraud detection and security screening for spouses of U.S. citizens. Practitioners must now prepare for expanded removal referrals, stronger documentation demands, and discretionary adjudication.
USCIS Narrows Deferred Action Standard: What Practitioners Need to Know
On May 8, 2026, USCIS updated its Policy Manual to restrict deferred action to extraordinary cases requiring individual review. Learn what changed and how it affects your clients.