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- 1Ex-USCIS Officer Indicted Over Alleged Cash-For-Approvals Scheme▼Ex-USCIS Officer Indicted In Alleged Cash-For-Approvals Scheme
A former US Citizenship and Immigration Services officer has been indicted over allegations of accepting cash in exchange for immigration approvals. Federal prosecutors accuse the ex-official of abusing their position to grant immigration benefits for bribes. The case is drawing attention amid ongoing scrutiny of the US immigration system and concerns about corruption within agencies handling immigration applications.
- 2USCIS Clarifies Age Rule for Applicants Under 21▼USCIS Answers Thorny Question of When an Alien ‘Is Under 21 Years of Age’
USCIS has issued guidance addressing how immigration authorities determine when an applicant counts as 'under 21 years of age'. Age cutoffs matter in immigration because turning 21 can make applicants, including children of visa holders and asylum seekers, age out of eligibility for certain benefits. The clarification aims to resolve ambiguity over how to calculate age, a recurring problem for families navigating green card and status processes.