ICE Courthouse Arrests Block Upheld

A federal judge dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit against a New York law barring courthouse arrests for immigration enforcement operations, arguing it violated the boundaries of the federal government's power defined by the 10th Amendment.

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Immigrants Reliant on Assistance Programs May Cause Visa Rejection

A proposed DHS rule would allow immigration agents to deny visas or green cards if applicants are deemed at risk of being too reliant on government assistance programs.

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Labor Certification Deadline Extended

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification announced a 33 day deadline extension for any labor certification that should've been submitted from October 1 to November 2.

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Biometric Collection Expanded by DHS

The DHS proposed expanding biometric collection to include any individuals associated with immigration benefits, including U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.

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Asylum Processing Case to be Reviewed by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will review a Circuit Court that mandates border patrol agents begin asylum processing for individuals still on the other side of the U.S.' southern border.

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December 2025 Visa Bulletin

The December 2025 visa bulletin shows moderate advancement for China across all employment-based visa categories.

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Marriage-based Visas in 2025: A Guide

There are multiple marriage-based visas whose pathways may seem familiar, but are actually very different depending on the circumstances of different consulates.

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SEVP Establishes Program to Combat Student Visa Fraud

To better combat student visa fraud, SEVP is offering a new program training designated school officials (DSOs) in recognizing and reporting fraud to the proper channels.

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Appeals Court Upholds Consular Non-Reviewability for Visa Appeals

Rejected visa applications are exempt from consular non-reveiwibility if the decision causes undue harm to a U.S. citizen and didn't have a legitimate reason.

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USCIS Updates SAVE Program

USCIS recently announced updates to the SAVE program that help state-level officials verify whether voter applicants are registered U.S. citizens.

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Detainees Seek Court Block Against ICE Arrests

Plaintiffs seeking a judicial block against warrantless ICE arrests in the D.C. asked the court to include all possible future detainees within the judicial block's scope.

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Government Revives Expansive Public Charge Rule

Consular agents adopted an expanded application of the public charge rule to better asses if visa applicants' dependency on government assistance.

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CBP Biometrics Authority Expanded

The CBP is expanding its authority to collect biometrics from individuals entering and leaving the U.S. as to better align with the immigration enforcement goals of the DHS.

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Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Limiting Passport Identification

The Supreme Court ruled that male and female are the only valid genders for passport identification standards. Additionally, valid U.S. passports must display their owner's birth gender.

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USCIS Proposes Expansion of Biometric Collection Authority

A newly proposed USCIS rule expands its authority to collect biometric information form individuals involved in requesting immigration benefits.

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New $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee: What to Know

The new $1,000 immigration parole fee applies to all noncitizens entering the United States, except for individuals with pending I-485 Adjustment of Status applications.

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Court Rules Asylum Appeals Must Establish Nexus of Harm

A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision reaffirms that targeting by organized crime organizations solely for extortion doesn't establish a nexus of harm and doesn't count towards asylum appeals.

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SNAP Benefits for Immigrants and Refugees Terminated

As of November 1, 2025 all SNAP benefits for immigrants, asylees, and refugees living in the United States were terminated, only Green Card holders are still eligible.

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SEVP Site Visits: What Employers and Students Should Know

Although historically rare, SEVP site visits are now routine events for OPT and STEM OPT students given the increased government oversight of institutions like SEVP.

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Canada as an Alternative Visa Destination

Given the increasingly strict immigration landscape, many prospective U.S. visa applicants are considering Canada as an alternative visa destination.

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