Social Security offices face temporary closures and service delays
The Social Security Administration says several field offices had no in-person service on October 9, while other locations remain phone-only until further notice or face a scheduled closure later in October.
Naturalization fraud conviction puts Ohio doctor at risk
A federal jury convicted former Ohio doctor Yousif Abdulraouf Alhallaq of naturalization fraud after prosecutors said he lied on his Form N-400 and during his USCIS interview. He faces up to…
Deportation policy faces major Supreme Court test
The Supreme Court has allowed the federal government to continue third-country removals while it reviews whether the deportation policy provides adequate notice and protection claims.
Minimum wage rises to $13.47 under Las Cruces’ new 2027 schedule
Las Cruces will increase its minimum wage to $13.47 per hour and its tipped wage to $5.39 per hour beginning January 1, 2027.
OPT fees proposal brings major costs for colleges
DHS has proposed charging SEVP-certified schools $70,000 for a student’s first OPT recommendation and $30,000 for later recommendations, including STEM OPT extensions.
Immigration charges accuse Italian man of voting and lying
Italian national Andrea Catanese faces a federal indictment alleging he voted in the 2024 general election and later made false statements on his naturalization application and during a USCIS interview.
Refugee Assistance Expands Under New Nine-Country Determinations
The State Department has published nine determinations covering migrants in nine countries, allowing them to be considered for assistance under a federal refugee and migration law.
IRS expands safe harbor for trusts staking digital assets
The IRS issued Rev. Proc. 2026-20, updating the safe harbor that lets certain investment and grantor trusts stake proof-of-stake digital assets while preserving their federal tax classification.
Immigration charges target 16 noncitizens in election cases
The Justice Department announced charges involving 16 noncitizens in Florida, Louisiana, Wisconsin and Minnesota over alleged illegal voting, false voter registrations and related naturalization statements.
Military tax benefits expand relief in four countries for 2026
Qualifying U.S. Armed Forces personnel serving in Kenya, Mali, Burkina Faso or Chad may receive additional time to file returns, pay taxes and claim refunds under expanded IRS combat-zone tax benefits.
H-1B visa faces major new payment restriction
A renewed presidential proclamation requires a $100,000 payment for certain H-1B workers outside the United States, while new scrutiny and selection rules reshape the program.
IRS makes major changes to 2026 W-2c correction forms
The IRS has updated the specifications for 2026 Forms W-2c and W-3c, including a new Box 14b for Treasury Tipped Occupation Codes and revised instructions for employers correcting wage statements.
Naturalization delays remain as USCIS updates military rules
USCIS FY2026 data shows continued wait times for many Form N-400 applicants, while updated guidance clarifies naturalization rules for military service members.
Citizenship fraud charges hit 16 noncitizens in election cases
The Justice Department announced federal charges against 16 noncitizens in cases involving alleged illegal voting, false citizenship claims and false statements on naturalization applications.
Immigration Bonds Earn 3% Under New Treasury Notice
The Treasury Department set the interest rate on cash deposited to secure ICE immigration bonds at 3% annually for the period from October 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.
Unaccompanied children get new health safeguards in the ORR proposal
The Office of Refugee Resettlement is seeking public comments on revised health forms for unaccompanied children in federal custody, including new provisions for continuity of care during repatriation.
Border wall project gets major New Mexico water-law waiver
The Department of Homeland Security has authorized a new border wall and road project in New Mexico while waiving specified federal and state water-law requirements.
Visa bonds impose a major $20,000 hurdle for visitors
The State Department says nationals of 50 listed countries who qualify for B-1 or B-2 visas may have to post a $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 bond before issuance.
Immigration fraud case brings 60-year sentence for Syrian warden
Former Syrian prison warden Samir Ousman Alsheikh was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison after a jury convicted him of torture and immigration-related fraud.
Education Tax Credit gets new IRS rules for 2027
The IRS and Treasury released proposed rules for a new federal Education Tax Credit scheduled to begin in 2027, outlining eligibility, state participation, scholarship organizations, reporting and credit limits.
Voter fraud charges target 10 foreign nationals in Minnesota
A federal grand jury indicted 10 foreign nationals in Minnesota over alleged illegal voting and false claims of U.S. citizenship connected to elections held in 2022, 2024 and 2026.
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