NEWS

President-elect Trump confirmed the use of military resources to complete mass deportation of undocumented individual in the United States. Mr. Trump has stated he will take action his first day in office which will be January 20, 2025.

Recent President-elect Trump appointments include the Border Czar, Thomas Homan, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy, Stephen Miller. Both men served in Trump's previous presidency as key architects of his U.S. immigration policy. These roles do not require Congressional approval.

The Temporary Protected Status program appears to be in question under the incoming Trump administration. While nothing is certain, working with an experienced attorney to review options to maintain legal status in the U.S. as early as possible is a good idea.

With President-Elect Trump's recent election victory, heated immigration reform discussions have become the forefront issue in American politics. While it is impossible to predict exactly what changes we will see during his administration, taking action now is crucial.

The President-elect is expected to enact several executive actions addressing U.S. immigration as soon as his first day in office, with a focus on interior enforcement among other items.

The Keeping Families Together spousal parole in place program block continues. A Texas federal judge found the program lacked authority.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a matter that may resolve conflicting findings between two circuit courts on the 30-day appeal window in removal cases.

Canadian immigration levels are planned to drop in the coming years. The number of permanent residents, temporary residents, and international students are also affected.

A group of congressional Democrats are urging USCIS to clear the immigrant employment authorization backlog prior to Biden leaving office, identifying funds and potential strategies.

A group of sixteen states led by Texas are challenging whether border asylum officers have the authority to approve asylum requests, stating the do not have the authority, per the INA and the Homeland Security Act.