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CitizenshipAugust 13, 2026

USCIS highlights Kansas denaturalization complaint based on alleged false identity

USCIS publicized a Justice Department civil complaint seeking to revoke one naturalized citizen’s citizenship. The filing contains allegations; no court has entered a final judgment.

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EOIR sets hearing procedures for international marriage-broker civil penalties

A DOJ interim final rule gives OCAHO administrative law judges procedures for civil-penalty cases against covered international marriage brokers. It takes effect September 10, 2026.

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Visa policy

State Department begins using public-charge bonds for select immigrant visa applicants

The State Department says select immigrant visa applicants may be asked to seek a public-charge bond after a public-charge denial. Here is what the August 5 notice confirms.

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Visa policy

What the permanent visa bond program changes

The State Department finalized a permanent visa bond program for some B-1/B-2 applicants. Here is what the rule says—and what it does not say.

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Green cards

August 2026 Visa Bulletin: the official filing charts

A plain-language guide to Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing, with a direct link to the State Department bulletin.

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Asylum

New rule permits some asylum referrals without an interview

DHS amended referral procedures for certain affirmative asylum applications. The rule still preserves an interview before a grant or denial.

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Immigration court

Proposed immigration-judge contempt procedures open for comment

EOIR published a proposed process for contempt findings, monetary penalties, appeals, and oversight. It is a proposal, not a final rule.

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