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A Massachusetts federal judge issued a court order for the acting ICE director to appear in court about the agency's failure to give detainees access to bond hearings.

A federal judge struck down the government's efforts to terminate the family reunification program, citing a lack sufficient reasoning from the DHS beyond claims beneficiaries weren't properly vetted.

A recent Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruling reinforces the good moral character requirement for individuals applying for naturalization and lawful permanent residency.

A federal judge denied calls to block the enforcement of a new DHS policy that requires members of Congress submit a notice of intent at least seven days before they visit immigration detention facilities.

The DHS recently announced that individuals that voluntarily depart the country and register their departure on the CBP Home App will receive payment and a chance to legally return.

Visa waiver program members can apply for pre-screening via the electronic system for travel authorization (ESTA) for up to seventy-two hours before departure.

A new DHS interim final rule eliminates the mandatory one year required wait for individuals reapplying for a religious worker visa, greatly eliminating wait times for priests, nuns, and other faith-based professionals.

For employers, the most recent announcement updating the new H-1B rules might be beneficial for those looking to secure highly skilled foreign talent.

CBP recently updated its ACE portal to only take online refunds and include tools making it easier for employers to securely track online transactions.

The government expanded the visa bond program to a total of thirteen countries, meaning visitors have to pay a $15,000 reimbursable fee.