June 25, 2026: In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled DHS can turn back asylum seekers at the border, as arrival in the U.S. for purposes of applying for…
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June 25, 2026: A federal judge on Tuesday vacated the Trump administration’s policies allowing immigration agents to arrest non-U.S. citizens at immigration courthouses around the country, saying the Department of…
USCIS implemented enhanced FBI fingerprint and background checks that require the resubmission of biometrics for most pending applications filed before April 27, 2026. This expansion accesses deeper criminal databases, leading…
June 14, 2026: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a new rule that will significantly change how the agency handles signatures on immigration filings and petitions. The rule…
December 8, 2025: Trump Administration announced Immigration Process Paused for Travel Ban Countries, including a halt on asylum decisions for all nationalities, an indefinite pause on decisions for all immigration…
USCIS announced it will shorten the validity period of work permits for several categories, including for refugees and asylees, from 5 years to 18 months for applications pending or filed on…
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…
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…
Update 1/21/2025: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on January 17, 2025 against the DACA program, but allowed renewals to continue. At this time, nothing has changed for current DACA recipients….
The new Information Services Modernization Program is replacing the current self-scheduled InfoPass appointment system that allows anyone to make an appointment on-line or at their local USCIS office to speak to an…
