Employment Eligibility Verification System Faces Scrutiny

The employment eligibility verification system has come under scrutiny as the ability for undocumented individuals to be labeled as verified to work has gained more publicity.

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DHS Barring Aid to Undocumented Migrant Programs

The DHS is barring funding to disaster relief organizations found giving aid to undocumented individuals as part of campaign to adopt stricter immigration enforcement measures across all levels of government.

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DHS Proposes Reduction of Duration of Status for Student Visas

The DHS proposed reducing the duration of status for multiple student visas, including the F, J, and I visas, to not allow recipients to remain in the U.S. after completing their studies.

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Immigration Background Checks to Include Neighbors, Co-Workers

Immigration background checks will include gathering information about the applicant in the locations where they live and work, including interviewing individuals such as neighbors, coworkers, or business contacts for testimony.

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Green Card Holders to Face Removal for DUI

Green card holders can face removal for a DUI, a charge that is mostly managed at the state level, if a proposed bill is signed into law.

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TPS Termination Affirmed by Federal Judge

A federal court has stayed a lower court pause on the termination of TPS status of Nicaragua, Honduras, and Nepal, allowing DHS to temporarily carryout removals.

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Visa Vetting to Expand to All Foreign Residents in U.S.

Immigration agencies will expand visa vetting to each visa holder residing in the U.S., marking an increase government in scrutiny for current and future visa holders.

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Immigration Fraud Consequences to be Enforced More Strictly

USCIS will more strictly enforce punishments for immigration fraud, which carries a ten year prison sentence along with revocation of an individuals eligibility to reapply for a visa.

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International Legal and Business Services Group Opens Texas Immigration Law Office

ILBSG is opening a Texas immigration law firm office to better serve the local community in the area with immigration-related legal issues.

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Immigration Benefits Requests to Consider Anti-American Views

Immigration benefits applicants will have a harder time being approved due to government agencies now reviewing their history for behaviors or statements that could be deemed anti-American.

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O-1 Visa Holders Can Work for Multiple Employers

O-1 visa holders can work under multiple employers so long as they set file all the paperwork correctly beforehand so as to stay compliant.

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U.S. Citizenship to Consider Good Moral Character

U.S. citizenship reviews will consider whether an individual has a good moral character, encouraging immigration authorities to approach applications on a case-by-case basis.

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Diversity Visa Lottery to Require Passport Scan

Diversity visa applicants will now have to scan their passports to enter the lottery as part of an effort by authorities to more closely scrutinize applicants during immigration procedures.

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Weighted H-1B Lottery Selection Cleared by White House

DHS plans to replace the traditional H-1B lottery with a weighted system have cleared White House review and are expected to be implemented soon.

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September 2025 Visa Bulletin

The September 2025 visa bulletin shows no change in employment-based visa categories. Family-based visas show retrogression in the F-3 category

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Marriage-Based Green Card Applicants to Face Greater Scrutiny

Applicants for green cards through marriage will face higher levels of scrutiny as part of a government effort to increase vetting and identify fraudulent petitions.

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CSPA Age Calculation Tightened

Updates to the CSPA age calculation parameters now use Final Action Dates from the last month's visa bulletin rather than dates for filing, tightening the family-based green card application process.

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Birthright Citizenship Parameters Changed

USCIS issued a memo announcing changes to birthright citizenship parameters, children that don't have at least one permanent resident or citizen parent won't automatically be citizens.

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Visa Bond Deposits Required by Dept. of State

The DOS is requiring fifteen thousand dollar visa bond deposits from travelers seeking B-1 & B-2 visas, no other nonimmigrant visas will be affected.

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Citizenship Test Overhaul Pushed by Immigration Officials

Top USCIS officials have expressed a desire to increase the difficulty of the citizenship test to increase the vetting process and better gauge if applicants are prepared for U.S. citizenship.

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