Expedited removal and regular removal are both deportation processes, but they differ significantly in their procedures and the time frame for which they apply. Expedited removal, under 8 U.S.C. § 1225(b)(1), is…
Gail SeeramAugust 5, 2025
Immigration Court Backlog Tops 650,000
"During the first two months of FY 2018 (October-November 2017), the Immigration Court number of pending cases climbed by an…
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What is the 2025 U.S. travel ban? A presidential proclamation signed June 4, 2025, that suspends entry and visa issuance for nationals of specific countries. The policy affects both immigrant…
Gail SeeramJuly 4, 2025
Immigrant visa for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens are unlimited, so they are always available. Immediate relatives include: The spouses of U.S. citizens; The children (unmarried and under 21 years…
Gail SeeramMay 14, 2025
The affidavit of Support Form I-864 is a contract signed by the petitioner or sponsor in an immigrant visa case agreeing to use their financial resources to support the intending…
Gail SeeramMay 14, 2025
https://youtu.be/wcw9XZaVrS4?si=gmzPc8Krd17z1z-7 On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14159, which directed the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that aliens comply with their duty to register with the government under…
Gail SeeramApril 17, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security and the Internal Revenue Service finalized an agreement Monday, April 7, 2025 to provide sensitive taxpayer data to federal immigration authorities such as ICE. As…
Gail SeeramApril 17, 2025
On May 7, 2025 TSA will no longer accept state-issued identifications that are not REAL ID compliant at TSA security checkpoints and Federal buildings. All airline passengers 18 years and…
Gail SeeramApril 17, 2025
https://youtu.be/wcw9XZaVrS4?si=g0Jkae8T_kHbDrSQ On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14159, which directed the Department of Homeland Security to ensure that aliens comply with their duty to register with the government under…
Gail SeeramApril 17, 2025
