Family-Based Immigration Update

USCIS issued multiple upgrades to family-based immigration procedures, these changes will help the agency review family visa applications more in depth to better catch fraudulent applicants.

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Warrantless ICE Arrests Approved

ICE is conducting warrantless arrests of individuals at its own discretion, they do not have to ask a judge for an arrest warrant if they think getting one is impractical.

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DACA Self-Deportation Encouraged

The DHS is encouraging DACA recipients to self-deport in a departure from the way the agency historically handled recipients of the program.

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New Visa Fee Announced for Nonimmigrant Travelers

The new visa integrity fee applies to all nonimmigrant visas, save for people included in the visa waiver program.

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Alert: NTAs Issued for H-1B Holders

USCIS has started issuing Notice to Appear (NTA) documents to H-1B workers whose visa status was revoked or terminated, signaling a dramatic shift in how the agency handles job loss for H-1B visa holders.

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Alien Registration Documentation Reminder

A recent announcement by the CBP serves as alien registration reminder, individuals registered with the federal government must carry proper documentation with them at all times.

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Birthright Citizenship Enforcement Block Upheld by Circuit Court

A ninth circuit court of appeals panel upheld a judicial block on enforcing the government's executive order rolling back birthright citizenship, arguing it violates the fourteenth amendment of the U.S. constitution.

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H-1B Selection Process Change

The DHS proposed a new H-1B selection process that prioritize applicants for higher-paying positions, a change that could greatly impact U.S. employers, foreign students, and current H-1B workers.

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ICE Gains Access to Medicaid Database

ICE now has access to the medicaid database as part of their efforts to identify undocumented migrants taking advantage of U.S. government programs.

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Child Immigrant Protections Policy Termination Source of Lawsuit

Plaintiffs have sued USCIS for the removal of child immigrant protections, arguing the agency didn't give enough of a warning for beneficiaries to properly prepare.

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FY2026 H-1B Cap Filled

The petition cap for the FY2026 H-1B is expected to be reached from existing selections. No additional selections are anticipated. USCIS will continue processing H-1B cap visas for those selected and for non-cap visas.

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USCIS Rejections Rising Due to Signature Issues

USCIS rejections due to signature issues are on the rise, along with RFEs asking for applicants' physical signatures.

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US Refugee Admissions Guidelines Outlined by Judge

A judicial order outlines a news set of refugee admissions procedures for the U.S. for individuals that were in the processing of entering the country when the US Refugee Admissions Program was terminated.

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August 2025 Visa Bulletin

The August 2025 visa bulletin sees India advance in the EB-3 category and retrogression across the EB-2 category, with all other categories not seeing any change.

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Renewal of Permanent Residence Card (Green Card) Wait Times Increase

The average green card wait times have increased significantly due to the large influx of applications, further straining the backlog in the U.S. immigration system.

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Birthright Citizenship Order Blocked by Federal Judge

A federal judge issued a nationwide block on enforcing the government's birthright citizenship order that complies with the recent Supreme court order.

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Employment-Based Immigration Policy Effects on Labor Shortage

Employment-based immigration policies are opening more job positions than U.S. citizens are interested in filling, leading to a labor shortage in multiple industries.

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Legality of ICE Actions in Immigration Raids

Given the increase of ICE immigration raids, it's important to know what agents are and are not permitted to do under the law.

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Parties End Revoked Student Visa Records Lawsuit

Both parties involved in the student visa lawsuit over terminated SEVIS records have agreed to end the litigation after immigration authorities explained why they removed the foreign students' data.

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Citizenship Revocation Cases Priority for DOJ

Revocation of U.S. citizenship status is now a priority for the U.S. department of justice, who are now implementing it as punishment for civil offenses.

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