President Trump Immigration Actions: Day One

On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump issued a series of sweeping executive orders related to immigration, among them, challenging birthright citizenship,…


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Fifth Circuit Finds DACA Illegal; Limits Ruling to Texas

The fifth circuit court found the Biden administration's proposed DACA program is not legal. However, at this time they are suspending their finding, pending additional fifth…


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EB-2 and National Interest Waiver Petitions Guidance Update

USCIS announced updates to their guidelines when considering an EB-2 petition along with a National Interest Waiver. The update specifies how USCIS evaluates eligibility for the…


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Employers Urged to Prepare for Immigration Changes Under Trump Administration

Employers are being urged to prepare for several potential changes for employment-based immigration, including an increase in processing time, higher scrutiny, restrictions on…


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Supreme Court Remands Green Card Case Due to Change in Deference Standard

The U.S. Supreme Court returned a matter to the lower court to reconsider without limitations from the deference standard. The challenge specifically addressed if noncitizens…


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Temporary Protected Status Extended for Four Countries

DHS announce the temporary protected status extension of 18 months for El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela. The extension is offered to those eligible to reregister for the…


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USCIS Updates Guidance on Extraordinary Ability Visa

USCIS announced updates to their guidance regarding O-1 Nonimmigrant Visa for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement. The update provides several areas of…


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Judge Calls on End to Precedent to Extend Asylum Seekers’ Time in the Country

A judge from the ninth circuit court cites a 20-year precedent as a potential flaw in the system that asylum seekers can leverage in order to extend their time in the United…


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Naturalization Test Redesign Effort Terminated

USCIS announced efforts to update the U.S. naturalization test have been stopped. Announced in 2022, comments were predominantly negative, stating the updated test created…


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Trump States Support for H-1B Program, Amid Supporter Debate

Trump recently stated he supports the H-1B program however in his previous administration, several efforts were undertaken to limit the program. Currently, supporters of Mr. Trump…


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