Immigration enforcement is no longer confined to the border. It’s happening at consulates, at job sites, and even inside interview rooms. What began as a system to detect fraud has evolved into a network of overlapping agencies — each sharing data, referrals, and red flags. Today, a single inconsistency in a visa filing can trigger a chain reaction across multiple agencies — from FDNS to DOL to ICE. For employers, that means compliance isn’t just about paperwork anymore; i

Immigration isn’t considered “essential” during a U.S. government shutdown. While USCIS and many consular operations (visa/passports) usually continue since they’re fee-funded, DOL-dependent filings (PERM, LCAs, prevailing wages) are likely to pause. Applicants and employers should plan ahead, document delays, and monitor agency updates closely.

🚨 Big shift: USCIS now has its own law enforcement arm. Agents can carry guns, make arrests, and investigate fraud—independently of ICE or HSI.

🚨 Big change for naturalization: USCIS revives neighborhood investigations. Applicants may need community letters and face longer N-400 waits.

🚨 Approval is no longer the final word. USCIS is reexamining approved petitions, and fraud investigations are ramping up across EB-2, EB-3, H-1B, and O-1 filings. Now more than ever, petitions must be credible, verifiable, and audit-ready.