H-1B visa lottery system being replaced as DHS shifts priorities
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
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The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
A federal judge gave the Trump administration two weeks to submit a plan to either return a group of men previously held at a notorious Salvadoran prison to the U.S., or give them a hearing to contest allegations of gang membership.
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
President Trump on Tuesday more than doubled the list of countries subject to his travel ban or to heavy restrictions, bringing the total number of nations affected to 39.
The Trump administration says it's also creating a $5 million platinum card visa that will allow foreigners to live in the U.S. for 270 days a year.
Dozens of health care organizations have asked the Trump administration to shield the doctors, nurses, and techs they need to fill shortages from a $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
Vilma Cruz's arrest came amid Operation Catahoula Crunch, a U.S. Department of Homeland Security effort that officials say targets "criminal illegal aliens" in the New Orleans area.
In some cities where federal agents have conducted large-scale immigration operations that officials said would largely target criminals, more people without criminal records were detained in recent months.
The Trump administration has halted all immigration applications filed by people from 19 countries, according to internal government guidance, its latest move to restrict legal immigration pathways.
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
Fewer than one-third of those arrested by Border Patrol during the recent immigration crackdown in Charlotte were classified as criminals, a government document says.
Use of force by federal agents has become a focus of legal disputes as the Trump administration contends the tactics are necessary. Our visual investigation breaks down some of the key moments.
According to the Unidos Bipartisan Poll of Hispanic Voters: The Road to 2026, 53% of Latino voters cite the cost of living and inflation as their leading concern.
The Trump administration is shaking up ICE's leadership, with plans to reassign as many as a dozen local leaders, as the agency faces pressure to ramp up arrests, sources told CBS News.
New visa fee for highly skilled foreign workers only applies to new applicants currently living abroad, according to fresh guidance from U.S. immigration agency.
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
Pope Leo XIV has for the first time waded into an abortion dispute roiling the U.S. Catholic Church.
The large fee could help some U.S. workers find jobs, but there could be longer-term costs, economists say.
Heavy new H-1B visa fee raises numerous questions, immigration law experts told CBS News. Here's what employees and employers should know.
The Trump administration is targeting a visa widely used by tech companies and other employers to hire foreign workers.
President Trump's "Gold Card" program will be rolled out in the coming weeks, allowing the world's wealthy to apply for fast-track visas — if they pay $1 million or more.
South Korea says it reached a deal with the U.S. to release more than 300 South Koreans detained in an immigration enforcement raid at a Georgia Hyundai plant.
The man, a Mexican identified as Jesus Munoz-Gutierrez, was among a group of eight who had been in South Sudan government custody since their deportation.
The military attorneys would help with a backlog of some 3.7 million immigration cases.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
According to investigators, the officer contacted a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot on Tuesday just after 5 p.m.
A skier died after a collision with a tree on Aspen Mountain.
Police in Aurora investigated a deadly shooting that happened at an apartment complex on Christmas Eve.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
According to investigators, the officer contacted a suspicious vehicle in a parking lot on Tuesday just after 5 p.m.
A skier died after a collision with a tree on Aspen Mountain.
Police in Aurora investigated a deadly shooting that happened at an apartment complex on Christmas Eve.
Telluride, one of the best-known ski resorts in the Western U.S., plans to close in the coming days due to a labor dispute between its owner and the ski patrol union.
The overpass spans Interstate 25 near the Greenland exit south of Castle Rock. More than 100,000 cars travel through the area every day, and now animals can safely cross as well.
Aurora police are investigating a shooting that left two dead and three others injured.
Denver broke a heat record for Christmas Eve on Wednesday with a high of 71 degrees at Denver International Airport. While some were concerned by the warmth, others embraced the outdoor recreation opportunities.
Gas prices are the gift that keeps on giving, with some gas stations selling regular gas for under $2 a gallon and one station in Denver selling regular for $1.77 per gallon — over $1 per gallon less than the national average.
CBS News Colorado got an inside look at the North American Aerospace Defense Command at Cheyenne Mountain. Tasked with tracking airborne threats to the U.S. and Canada, on Christmas Eve, the U.S. Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force members ensure they know where Santa is at all times.
Some of those residents say it's difficult and sometimes unsafe to leave the parking lot of a Kroger and get onto Highway 24.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
The AFC South-leading Jaguars (11-4) won their sixth straight game and handed the Broncos (12-3) their first loss since Week 3. It was also Denver's first loss at home since Oct. 13, 2024, snapping the Broncos' 12-game home winning streak.
Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their much-anticipated bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami late Friday night.
Broncos fan David Solano's videos are going viral on TikTok and Instagram and he's featured in this week's Orange Zone.
Thousands of kids around the Denver metro area are seeing the generosity of their community this holiday season.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Red Rocks celebrated its 84th year, boasting 1.75 million concertgoers, 204 concerts, 15 fitness events, nine graduations, and five movie nights as part of its Film on the Rocks series. And the year isn't over, with its drive-thru holiday lights event.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
His lawyers argued that Rozier's alleged involvement in the wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies is limited.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
Democratic state Rep. William Lindstedt was elected by 98% of the committee tasked with electing a candidate to fill the seat, the party said in a statement.
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
Suze Lopez, a 41-year-old nurse who lives in Bakersfield, California, didn't know she was pregnant with her second child until days before giving birth.
From financial strain to feelings of loneliness and grief, mental health struggles often spike this time of year.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
Brent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
Telluride, one of the best-known ski resorts in the Western U.S., plans to close in the coming days due to a labor dispute between its owner and the ski patrol union.
This time of year, Interstate 70 through the mountains is usually slick, snowy, and packed with travelers heading to ski resorts. But on Christmas Eve, the road to the high country was sunny, dry, and noticeably quieter.
Red Rocks celebrated its 84th year, boasting 1.75 million concertgoers, 204 concerts, 15 fitness events, nine graduations, and five movie nights as part of its Film on the Rocks series. And the year isn't over, with its drive-thru holiday lights event.
The economy remained on track this year, defying the gloomiest predictions. That doesn't mean Americans are thrilled with how things are going.
Six women who say they were drugged and raped by former cardiologist Stephen Matthews plan to file a civil lawsuit against Matthews and the Hinge dating app, which they say allowed Matthews to remain on the app even after women had told Hinge that Matthews was a rapist.
In Denver 10 months ago, a man named Ben Varga had just gotten dropped off at Washington Park to meet friends for a picnic. Not far away, two men were on a bench arguing.
In late 2024, Chrisanne Grimaldi was facing a common problem; she was drowning in medical debt totaling $80,000 and needed cash to pay down her debt.
A man allegedly attacked and injured a defense lawyer at Arapahoe County's courthouse, CBS Colorado has learned.
An internal report obtained by CBS Colorado raises several concerns about how Colorado's helitak program is being run.