10/06/2026
5 important USCIS & U.S. immigration updates you need to know this October 2026.
There are several changes and developments that could directly affect immigration cases right now:
1️⃣Government shutdown risk: Funding expires December 11, and while USCIS is fee-funded, Department of Labor processes could be affected.
2️⃣October Adjustment of Status: USCIS is using Chart B — Dates for Filing for family- and employment-based adjustment of status cases.
3️⃣Social media vetting: I, TN, and TD visa applicants are now subject to online-presence review and must make their social media profiles public.
4️⃣DS-260 changes: Applicants now need to provide sibling information and a detailed 15-year travel history, including who paid for each trip.
5️⃣Naturalization delays: Field offices have been directed to conduct naturalization interviews only one day per month, contributing to significantly longer processing times.
If you have a pending immigration case, these changes may affect your timing, documentation, or filing strategy.
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