President Trump’s latest immigration crackdown, prompted by the shooting of National Guard members, means he has now halted or tightened every form of foreign entry into the US.

"Any immigration benefit request postmarked on or after January 1, 2026 without the proper filing fee will be rejected," U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services wrote in a Federal Register filing.

The process of applying for U.S. citizenship has for years been long and involved several steps, including an application, background checks, tests and an interview. One must first establish legal residency for a time, through visas, green cards or other forms of immigration relief that in themselves can be difficult to obtain.

The startup uses AI to help immigrants understand the system, connect with lawyers, and reduce associated costs.

President's message follows an Afghan national charged with murder in ambush of two National Guard members, killing one.

Last month, U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Cummings ordered the Trump administration to release several hundred detainees on a $1,500 bond. While they waited for their immigration court dates, the former detainees would have been tracked with devices like ankle monitors or a smartphone app.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On April 3, Kathia Blanco received an official-looking email concerning her pending immigration case. The subject line: “Notice of action.” The message indicated Blanco’s application for permanent residence ...