Executive Order 14161 Archives

US Tightens Immigration Screening After Major Vetting Gaps Exposed

To address these issues, USCIS has placed certain categories of applications on hold, including asylum requests, diversity visa adjustment cases, and benefit applications linked to high-risk countries. The agency has…

Admin March 31, 2026

NRI

State Dept Reinstates Passport Rule for DV Lottery

In an effort to combat widespread fraud and identity manipulation, the U.S. Department of State has proposed a rule requiring all Diversity Visa (DV) Program applicants to upload a scan…

admin August 7, 2025

NRI

A key word for the above could be “Social Media Screening for US Immigration”

In a significant policy shift, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a proposal requiring immigrants, including Indian nationals applying for green cards, to provide their social media…

admin March 7, 2025