This week’s immigration updates include new denaturalization actions, updated USCIS deferred action guidance, an immigration fraud sentencing, the June 2026 Visa Bulletin, and reports involving federal data sharing for immigration enforcement purposes. Here’s a practical overview of what you should know. 👇

USCIS and the Department of Justice announced steps to denaturalize 12 individuals accused of concealing alleged terrorist support, war crimes, or related conduct during the immigration process. According to the agencies, the cases involve allegations that key information was withheld when immigration benefits and citizenship were obtained.

USCIS issued Policy Alert PA-2026-01 updating its guidance on deferred action requests. Effective May 8, 2026, the agency reaffirmed that deferred action is considered an extraordinary form of prosecutorial discretion and will generally be reviewed on a case-by-case basis unless otherwise required by law.

A suburban Chicago man was sentenced to nine years in prison following an immigration fraud investigation involving fraudulent filings and child exploitation charges. Authorities stated that the case was part of broader enforcement efforts targeting immigration-related fraud schemes.

The State Department released the June 2026 Visa Bulletin with updated priority dates for family-based and employment-based immigrant visa categories. Several categories remain heavily backlogged, particularly for India and China in employment-based preferences and for multiple family-based categories with long wait times.

Recent reporting indicates that federal agencies are considering broader sharing of taxpayer and Medicaid-related information for immigration enforcement purposes. The reports have prompted debate over privacy protections, eligibility verification, and the scope of federal enforcement authority.

Our firm recently secured an Adjustment of Status approval for a client who first entered the United States through Mexico on interim parole and later applied for asylum. During the pending asylum process, the client married a U.S. citizen and filed for permanent residency but received a Request for Evidence due to missing filing issues in the original case. After taking over representation, our firm prepared and submitted a detailed RFE response, and the case was ultimately approved. We are proud to help clients successfully navigate complicated immigration histories and obtain lawful permanent resident status.

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