National Benefits Center
A page on offices under processing in our immigration coverage, part of our politics reporting, alongside the 6 reports filed on it so far.
TANF Indexation Methods Vary by State
A Niskanen Center report details how only ten states index Temporary Assistance for Needy Families benefits to inflation, with methods including...
Green Card delays block SNAP for refugees
San Antonio refugee families are being denied SNAP food benefits due to prolonged green card processing delays, advocates report.
Cuban National Pleads Guilty to Alien Smuggling, Asylum Fraud, and Money Laundering Conspiracy
A Cuban national has pleaded guilty to conspiring to smuggle aliens into the United States, commit asylum fraud, and launder money.
Kansas City Man Sentenced for Orchestrating U-Visa Fraud Scheme
A 37-year-old Mexican national received a 21-month prison term after pleading guilty to a conspiracy that staged robberies to help illegal immigrants...
USCIS Introduces Mandatory Electronic Filing for Immigration Forms
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to require electronic filing for certain immigration forms, citing national security and...
Miami Man Accused of Fraudulent Immigration Certification Scheme
A Miami resident has been charged with fraud and identity theft for allegedly impersonating a deceased doctor to help naturalization applicants...