Detainees Seek Court Block Against ICE Arrests

Plaintiffs seeking a judicial block against warrantless ICE arrests in the D.C. asked the court to include all possible future detainees within the judicial block's scope.

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Government Revives Expansive Public Charge Rule

Consular agents adopted an expanded application of the public charge rule to better asses if visa applicants' dependency on government assistance.

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CBP Biometrics Authority Expanded

The CBP is expanding its authority to collect biometrics from individuals entering and leaving the U.S. as to better align with the immigration enforcement goals of the DHS.

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Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Limiting Passport Identification

The Supreme Court ruled that male and female are the only valid genders for passport identification standards. Additionally, valid U.S. passports must display their owner's birth gender.

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USCIS Proposes Expansion of Biometric Collection Authority

A newly proposed USCIS rule expands its authority to collect biometric information form individuals involved in requesting immigration benefits.

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New $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee: What to Know

The new $1,000 immigration parole fee applies to all noncitizens entering the United States, except for individuals with pending I-485 Adjustment of Status applications.

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Court Rules Asylum Appeals Must Establish Nexus of Harm

A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision reaffirms that targeting by organized crime organizations solely for extortion doesn't establish a nexus of harm and doesn't count towards asylum appeals.

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SNAP Benefits for Immigrants and Refugees Terminated

As of November 1, 2025 all SNAP benefits for immigrants, asylees, and refugees living in the United States were terminated, only Green Card holders are still eligible.

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SEVP Site Visits: What Employers and Students Should Know

Although historically rare, SEVP site visits are now routine events for OPT and STEM OPT students given the increased government oversight of institutions like SEVP.

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Canada as an Alternative Visa Destination

Given the increasingly strict immigration landscape, many prospective U.S. visa applicants are considering Canada as an alternative visa destination.

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Impact of New H-1B fee on Healthcare Market

The new $100,000 H-1B fee could seriously cut into the availability of healthcare professionals, especially in traditionally under-served areas where foreign-trained professionals make up a higher percentage of personnel.

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Decline in Foreign Students Could Reduce GDP

The implementation of a $100,000 H-1B fee could pose major roadblock for foreign students planning on staying after graduation, and in turn significantly cut into the U.S.'s GDP.

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Immediate Relatives vs. Family Preference Immigration Categories

There are two main family immigration visa categories for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens entering the country legally: Immediate Relatives and Family Preference visas.

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DHS Ends Employment Authorization Auto Extension

Due to a DHS interim final rule, several categories of EAD no longer have access to an auto extension starting October 31, 2025. The change enables immigration authorities in looking for signs of fraud or possible national security risks.

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I-864 Affidavit of Support: A Sponsor’s Guide

Sponsors signing an I-864 affidavit are financially obligated to support any immigrant dependent and are liable for prosecution by the government and said immigrant if their support doesn't meet certain standards.

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Judge Reaffirms Noncitizen Right to Bond Hearings

A recent ruling by a federal judge reaffirms that detained noncitizens are entitled to bond hearings, per Section 1226 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

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Noncitizen Photographs Mandatory when Entering the U.S.

Photographs of noncitizens are now mandatory when they're entering and leaving the U.S., with full facial comparison technology coming in the next few years.

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DHS Proposes Reduction in EB-5 Fees

The DHS is reducing EB-5 visa fees by more than $500, but they're also adding some new fees like the visa integrity fund fee. Individuals not paying the new fee will incur penalties.

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Impact of the New H-1B Fee on Higher Education

Despite government claims the H-1B fee gives American born workers a chance in the job market, it's impact on higher education for both American born and international students could be devastating.

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Asylum Claims Barred for Those Engaged in Persecution

The Board of Immigration Appeals will deny asylum claims of any applicants involved with persecution of others, even if they were coerced into doing so.

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