USCIS processing times, policy updates, work permits, and citizenship news.

A new Trump administration immigration push could require banks to more closely examine customers’ citizenship or immigration status. Critics say the move may raise privacy concerns and create additional barriers for immigrant communities accessing financial services.

The U.S. immigration backlog has reportedly climbed to 11.6 million pending cases, increasing delays for visas, green cards, asylum claims, and other applications. Immigration advocates warn that prolonged processing times could place legal status and work authorization at risk for many applicants.