January 30, 2025 Venezuela Temporary Protection Status Revoked
January 30, 2025 Undocumented Immigrants to be Deported Without Due Process Per Laken Riley Act
January 29, 2025 Battle Anticipated by Immigrant Rights Attorney as Trump Returns
January 28, 2025 Sanctuary City Leaders Called to Testify Regarding Policies
January 27, 2025 Immigration Enforcement Ramps Up in U.S. Cities
July 9, 2024
Supreme Court to Review Self-Deportation Deadline Terms
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to the self-deportation timeline, specifically considering how to treat the deadline if it falls on a weekend or federal holiday.
July 9, 2024
U.S. Deports Chinese Migrants in First Action After Five-Year Hiatus
A group of Chinese migrants were sent back to their home country from the U.S. in the first such flight in five years.
July 8, 2024
Spousal Employment Visas Challenged
An IT worker association is challenging spousal employment visas policy, citing the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron deference. The Court declined to review the lawsuit.
July 5, 2024
DHS Says Four Year Delay Processing Asylum Request Is Reasonable
An asylum seeker sued USCIS claiming the four year wait is in violation of Congressional mandates. DHS states exceptional circumstances exist causing the delay.
July 5, 2024
U.S. Supports Panama Removal Flight Program
The U.S. and Panama reached an agreement to reduce irregular migration through the region with the goal of reducing southern U.S. illegal crossings.
July 3, 2024
Oklahoma Immigration Law Blocked
The Oklahoma immigration law set to go into effect July 1, 2024, has been blocked by a federal judge. Oklahoma joins several other states with blocked immigration laws.
July 2, 2024
Extension and Redesignation of Haiti Temporary Protected Status Announced
Haiti Temporary Protected Status has been extended for an additional 18-months for qualifying individuals. Registration period opens July 1, 2024.
June 28, 2024
Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine, Ending Longstanding Deference to U.S. Administrative Agencies
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the “Chevron deference,” which severely limited meaningful judicial review. The overturning of Chevron may prove highly beneficial for immigration.
June 27, 2024
DHS States Border Arrests Dropped by Over 40% Following Biden Executive Action
Arrests from illegal crossing at the U.S. southern border have dropped over 40% since the Biden asylum policy went into effect on June 5, 2024.
June 27, 2024
Per Circuit Court, Expired Diversity Visas Cannot Be Processed
A district court ruled that expired diversity visas cannot be processed, citing Congressional action and some U.S. Supreme Court rulings. An estimated 17,000 individuals are affected.
June 21, 2024
Supreme Court Rules Citizens Cannot Contest Denied Spousal Visa
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled U.S. citizens do not have the right to challenge a denied spousal visa.
June 20, 2024
H-1B Rule Update Anticipated This Year with Possible Restrictions
A proposed rule addressing possible changes to the H-1B visa is expected to be finalized in 2024. If no changes are made, significant changes that will affect employers will be activated.
June 20, 2024
DACA Holders May Be Eligible For H-1B Visas Under New Immigration Policy
A new policy may provide employment authorization including H-1B visas to current DACA holders and undocumented individuals, with a potential path to legal permanent resident status.
June 19, 2024
Iowa Immigration Law Temporarily Blocked
A federal judge issued a temporary injunction to the Iowa immigration law making it a state crime if an individual was ever deported, whether they now have a legal basis or not.
June 18, 2024
Protection for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Announced
President Biden announced protection from deportation for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, and their children. Individuals must be living in the U.S. for a minimum of 10 years as of June 17, 2024.
June 18, 2024
Supreme Court Supports Current Removal Notice Process
The U.S. Supreme Court found the current notification process for removal matters is valid and can continue as is currently implemented.
June 17, 2024
Lawsuit Filed Challenging Biden Asylum Executive Action
A lawsuit has been filed challenging asylum executive action created by the Biden administration stating it is not a legal action.
June 13, 2024
Protection for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Under Consideration
The Biden administration is reportedly considering providing protection to undocumented individuals who are married to U.S. citizens, providing a path to U.S. citizenship.
June 11, 2024
July 2024 Visa Bulletin: Continued Advancement in Family-Based Categories, Small Movement in Employment-Based Categories
The July 2024 Visa bulletin showed retrogression in EB-3, advancement in EB-1 India, and minor advancements in most other categories.
June 6, 2024
Expansion of 9-11 Response Fee Proposed to Include H-1B, L-1 Visa Renewal
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing a new rule that expands the 9-11 Response Fee requirement to include H-1B and L-1 renewal petitions.