Immigration Officials used Criminal Database for Student Visa Terminations

DHS revealed they used the FBI-ran NCIC database to select targets for student visa terminations, confirming immigration officials' use of computer data bases for enforcement operations.

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Big Tech Provides ICE with New Immigration Tracking Software

Federal officials are teaming up with a tech company to build a new, sprawling database using immigration tracking software. This database, called ImmigrationOS, will track undocumented migrants living in the United States.

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New Catch-and-Revoke Policy for Visa Holders

The State Department announced a new catch-and-revoke policy for visa holders in the United States. Foreign nationals visiting or living in the country legally could lose their visa status if they break the law.

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New Immigration Fees Proposed in Congress

Recent legislative proposals would introduce new immigration fees for requests for asylum and work authorization. The new fees could raise seventy-seven billion dollars.

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DOJ Files Complaint Against Illinois

The DOJ has filed a complaint against IDOL for allegedly enforcing policy that allegedly interferes with federal immigration enforcement efforts.

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Things Green Card Holders Need to Know Before Traveling Abroad

Sweeping immigration enforcement efforts have affected green card holders traveling abroad. Given the increasingly strict, fluctuating state of immigration policy, green card holders need the knowledge to plan accordingly.

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The Erosion of Immigration Due Process

The first one hundred days of President Donald Trump’s second term consist of repeated attempts to undo due process in the immigration system. Through a collection of executive orders, legal actions, and law enforcement, the Trump administration’s efforts have elevated and streamlined the detention and removal process in the United States.

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Court Rules Green Card Holder Can Pursue Unlawful Detention Suit

A New Jersey judge ruled Green Card holder Mahmoud Khalil can move forward with his unlawful detention lawsuit, ruling the government's argument that federal judges have no authority in immigration law is invalid.

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H-4 Visas to Expire at Age Twenty-One

Children of many H-1B holders face uncertainty as their H-4 visas are set to expire at the age of twenty-one, after which they'll no longer qualify as dependents.

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USCIS Policy One Hundred Days Into the Trump Presidency

Since the beginning of President Trump’s second term, USCIS actions to have supported the administration’s immigration policy. In these first one hundred days, the agency has streamlined the immigration enforcement process.

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Students’ Terminated SEVIS Records Restored

The terminated SEVIS records of some international students have been restored. It's unknown which individuals these restorations affect, and students should speak their DSOs to find out if they're among them.

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Immigration Authorities Increasing Scrutiny of H-1B Beneficiaries

The USCIS is issuing RFEs, increasing the level of scrutiny for H-1B beneficiaries. As of now, it’s unclear whether the greater levels of scrutiny are merely a passing occurrence or a more permanent effort.

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Confusion as Rising Number of U.S. Citizens Told to Leave the Country

A rising number of U.S. citizens have been told by immigration agencies to leave the country. These instances are creating a great amount of confusion, as it’s unknown if U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) really told citizens to leave, or if its merely a glitch in the system.

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Employer Guide to Supporting H-1B Employees

The Trump administration’s harder stance on immigration enforcement raises concerns among organizations with H-1B employees. The possible increase in H-1B denials coupled with the increasing uncertainty has many current and prospective recipients worrying about their future. Here are some actions businesses can take to support H-1B employees.

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Expanded DHS and FBI Involvement Driving More Green Card Holder Removals

The expansion of DHS, USCIS, and FBI engagement with immigration enforcement is facilitating removals of green card holders. This is done through wellness checks, conducted by FBI agents on migrant children.

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F-1 Students Anticipate Visa Cancellations and Removals

F-1 visa cancellations have raised concerns among international students. Many students are receiving unannounced visa cancellations with no reason why.

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H-1B Holders Face Layoffs Along with Possibility of Removal

H-1B holders are facing mounting layoffs amid an increasingly strict immigration landscape where removal is a real possibility. They must take the necessary precautions to minimize chances of confrontation with immigration authorities.

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DHS and USCIS Facing Staffing Cuts

DHS and USCIS employees are facing staff cuts after receiving an email encouraging them to resign or retire. This will increase the backlog in U.S. immigration services.

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Judge Rules ICE Can Detain Migrants in Places of Worship

A federal judge declined to issue a bar on ICE's ability to detain migrants in places of worship. The judge argued that there was no evidence that places like churches were not being actively targeted at this time.

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May 2025 Visa Bulletin: India EB-3 Advancement and EB-5 Retrogression, Other Final Action Dates Remain Current, to Honor Final Action Dates for EB Categories

The Department of State has announced the May 2025 visa bulletin. The new bulletin sees India EB-3 Advancement and EB-5 Retrogression, while also promising to honor final action dates in all employment-based visa categories.

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