Thousands of low-income families in New Jersey could receive a significant financial benefit thanks to SimpleFile, a new free platform created to help eligible residents quickly and easily apply for the Child Tax Credit.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to its policies regarding the review of immigration benefit applications. The measure took effect on August 5, 2026, and applies to applications filed or pending on or after that date, unless otherwise specified by another USCIS regulation or policy.