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A group of New York attorneys claims ICE has resumed its' no release policy amidst a decrease in inmates being released. Critics claim the agency is holding people for as long as possible to inflate detention rates.

The Trump administration's potential new travel ban could restrict visa access to several countries, U.S. companies are encouraged to plan ahead to best prepare for this more restrictive environment. Companies can best prepare by assessing the visa statuses of several employees, complying with immigration audits, and working with immigration attorneys to navigate potential visa issues.

Multiple high-profile arrests and deportations have sparked fear among visa and green-card holders that they could be targeted by the Trump administration. It's therefore important for visa and green card holders to know their rights, especially when trying to reenter the country or when approached by law enforcement.

The Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 on March 15, 2025. When a court blocked the deportation of individuals under the act, the Trump administration did not recall a flight deporting over two hundred individuals to El Salvador, sparking debate over whether the White House defied the court.

A proclamation by president Trump calling undocumented migrants an invasion has received backlash from immigrant rights advocacy groups and opposing politicians. The Trump administration's hard line stance on immigration enforcement comes after a historic peak in 2023.

The Department of State released the April 2025 visa bulletin. The visa bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant visas both for consular processing and adjustment of status applications to be filed in April 2025. The State Department releases both the Final Action Dates and Application Filing Dates for Employment-Based and Family-Based immigrant visas.

Undocumented individuals can now announce their voluntary departure through the Intent to Depart feature on the CBP Home app. It's hoped providing the option of voluntary removal will alleviate the stress on the immigration system in the U.S.

A federal judge ruled TPS holders suing the Trump administration can remain anonymous. The judge explained that given the extraordinary circumstances, a legal pseudonym for the plaintiffs is warranted.

The USCIS made unannounced update to multiple immigration forms, specifically the I-485, I-131, and N-400 forms. The main change is that the forms now mention “sex” instead of “gender.” There hasn’t been any clarification on whether prior editions won’t be accepted.

Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) also known as green card holders, face the possibility of deportation if they are arrested and convicted of certain criminal offenses.