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Trump Administration Promotes 'Self-Deportation' Through Revamped CBP App
"The app provides illegal aliens in the United States with a straightforward way to declare their intent to voluntarily depart, offering them the chance to leave before facing harsher consequences," s...
Expanded Protections for Temporary Migrant Workers in California
The bill seeks to expand the existing regulations established by Senate Bill 477 in 2014, which required foreign labor recruiters to register with the state and adhere to certain worker protections. H...
H-1B Visa Updates: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Immigration Law
The revisions to the H-1B registration process come at a time when the role of this visa category in the U.S. job market is under scrutiny. While some speculate that the program could face reductions ...
Navigating the Self-Sponsored H-1B Visa: A Guide for Entrepreneurs
According to the USCIS, an individual can self-sponsor an H-1B visa if they meet the following criteria: • The applicant owns at least 50% of a U.S.-based company that is legally registered and fin...
Trump Administration's Immigration Enforcement Intensifies
According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Chief Michael Banks, "If there's a consequence for breaking the law, you're going to have less people breaking the law. And so we're providing that cons...
Trump's Immigration Policies: Navigating Legal Challenges and Opportunities
President Trump's immigration policies have led to a tightening of legal immigration avenues. The administration has taken steps to restrict the asylum-seeking process at the U.S.-Mexico border and ha...
Trump's Push to Make English the Official U.S. Language: Immigration Implications
The proposed executive order would allow USCIS and other government agencies, as well as organizations receiving federal funding, to choose whether to continue offering documents and services in langu...
Trump Administration Targets Foreign Students with Deportation Orders
The two executive orders issued by President Trump were: 1. Executive Order on January 20: Called for enhanced vetting of foreign students from regions or nations with "security risks" to ensure thos...
Immigration Judges Terminated Amidst Growing Case Backlog
These terminations add to the existing backlog of immigration cases, which has been a persistent challenge for the immigration courts. The growing case backlog not only delays the adjudication process...
Trump Considers Invoking Obscure Law to Expedite Deportations of Alleged Gang Members
The White House stated on January 20th that it is exploring designating criminal cartels and gangs as terrorist organizations to utilize the Alien Enemies Act against alleged gang members. This law wa...
Trump's "Gold Card" Proposal: Implications for US Immigration Law
- The program would create a new avenue for legal immigration separate from existing visa categories like the H-1B visa for skilled workers or employment-based green cards. - Foreign nationals could ...
Trump Administration Plans Immigrant Registration Program: Key Legal Implications
The administration is invoking the Alien Registration Act of 1940, enacted during World War II, which mandated non-citizens to register and prohibited advocating for government overthrow. Failure to c...
Examining Proposed Mass Deportation Plan and Its Legal Implications
The document sets an ambitious goal of deporting 12 million undocumented individuals within two years, which would require ejecting nearly 500,000 illegal aliens per month – a 600% increase in activit...
Trump's "Gold Card" Proposal: A New Path to US Citizenship for Wealthy Immigrants?
According to Trump's statements, the proposed "gold cards" would be available for purchase at a price of $5 million. Obtaining one of these cards would grant the holder permanent resident status (a gr...
13 State Attorneys General Fight to Protect Birthright Citizenship Rights
Birthright citizenship, the principle that any child born on U.S. soil is automatically granted American citizenship, has been a cornerstone of immigration law for centuries. The 14th Amendment, ratif...
Navigating the New US Visa Interview Rules: Implications for Immigration Law
Previously, applicants could renew their visas through the dropbox process if their previous visa had expired within the past 48 months. However, the new policy implemented in 2022 has reduced this el...
US Tightens Visa Interview Waiver Policy: Implications for Immigration Law
While no official announcement has been made by the U.S. Department of State, Visa Application Centers (VACs) have reportedly begun enforcing the new policy. According to The National Law Review, appl...
Navigating America's Evolving Immigration Policies: A Legal Perspective
One of the administration's primary focuses has been enhancing border security and increasing immigration enforcement measures. This includes expanding the border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, a ...
Immigration Crackdown: Federal Prisons Utilized for Detentions
According to a statement from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the agency is housing immigration detainees to "support our law enforcement partners" and fulfill the administration's policy objectives. H...
Trump's Immigration Policy: Impact on Expecting Indian H-1B Visa Holders
The proposed policy change directly impacts Indian professionals on H-1B visas who were expecting their U.S.-born children to automatically receive citizenship. Immigration attorney Cyrus Mehta explai...
Latest Updates on U.S. Visa Services Across the Globe
The U.S. Embassy in Manila has resumed all routine visa services, including immigrant and non-immigrant visas. However, applicants may face longer wait times for interviews due to the backlog. Non-im...
The Battle Over Immigration Enforcement Intensifies
According to an analysis by the Statehouse Reporting Project, 76% of the 223 immigration-related bills introduced across 35 states aim to aid the administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. The...
Navigating Complex Immigration Laws: A Comprehensive Guide
According to official reports, immigration enforcement officers have conducted USCIS raids across various sectors, including nail bars, car washes, and restaurants, resulting in the arrest of thousand...
Navigating Complex Immigration Laws: A Comprehensive Guide
According to official reports, immigration enforcement officers have conducted USCIS raids across various sectors, including nail bars, car washes, and restaurants, resulting in the arrest of thousand...
Immigration Policy Changes for Indian H-1B Visa Holders
One significant challenge would be the increase in the number of "aging-out" children who are not covered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. According to estimates, there...
Immigration Concerns Raised Over Prince Harry's Visa Amid Drug Use Revelations
In his autobiography, Prince Harry revealed his past use of cocaine, cannabis, and psychedelics. The Heritage Foundation's lawsuit alleges that the Duke of Sussex may have failed to disclose this info...
Local Law Enforcement's Expanding Role in Immigration Enforcement
Republican lawmakers in about a dozen states are advancing proposals that could aid the Trump administration's deportation efforts by mandating or incentivizing local law enforcement agencies to parti...
Pathway to Citizenship for DACA Recipients: Immigration Law Updates
• A congresswoman from Houston plans to re-introduce a bill aimed at providing a pathway to citizenship for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. • The proposed leg...
DOJ Files Lawsuit Against Illinois and Chicago Over "Sanctuary" Immigration Policies
Sanctuary policies are designed to encourage undocumented individuals to cooperate with local law enforcement without fear of deportation. By prohibiting state and local officials from sharing informa...
Canada's Express Entry Draw Offers Pathway to Permanent Residency
Express Entry is an online system managed by IRCC to process permanent residence applications under economic immigration programs. Candidates submit their profiles to the Express Entry pool, where the...
H-1B FY 2026 Registration Window Unveiled: Key Dates for Employers
The initial registration period for the FY 2026 H-1B cap will open on March 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time and close on March 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. During this window, petitioners and...
Visa Delays Create Obstacles for International Students' Education Dreams
A staggering 21% of students reported visa appointment and processing delays as the top reason for postponing their confirmation of university placement. This issue was particularly acute in South Asi...
February 2025 Visa Bulletin: Modest Progress for Indian and Chinese Employment-Based Categories
For Indian nationals, the EB-2 category has progressed by 14 days, with the new cut-off date set at October 15, 2012. Similarly, the EB-3 category has also advanced by 14 days, with a new cut-off date...
DHS Vacates TPS for Venezuela, Executive Actions Impacting Policies
In addition, President Trump has signed Executive Order 14188, directing agency heads to provide recommendations on familiarizing colleges and universities with the grounds for inadmissibility under I...
Navigating the Legal Implications of Proposed Citizenship Changes
According to the amicus brief filed in support of the lawsuit, the executive order would require extensive efforts to establish citizenship for every child born in the United States. Traditional birth...
Termination of CAM & CHNV Parole Programs: Immigration Law Implications
- Individuals currently in the U.S. on CHNV parole are advised to contact an immigration attorney promptly to explore alternative legal options, such as asylum, B-2 visa, or permanent residence. - Th...
Termination of CAM & CHNV Parole Programs: Immigration Law Implications
- Individuals currently in the U.S. on CHNV parole are advised to contact an immigration attorney promptly to explore alternative legal options, such as asylum, B-2 visa, or permanent residence. - Th...
Immigration Programs Under Review: Implications for Humanitarian Parole
According to reports from the [i]New York Times[/i], the directive demands an immediate halt to "final decisions" on applications related to these programs. The scope of the programs under review is d...
U.S. Officials Take Legal Action Against Proposal to End Birthright Citizenship
The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, enshrines the principle of birthright citizenship, stating: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are ci...
H-1B Visa Renewal Process Simplified: US Moves Towards Domestic Application
Previously, H-1B visa holders were required to visit their home country for the renewal process, a time-consuming and expensive endeavor. The new program will eliminate this burden, reducing frustrati...
Trump's Immigration Policies: Navigating the Legal Landscape for Employers
• Increased visa sponsorship costs if employers cover dependent visa legal and filing fees for non-citizen employees. • Potential travel delays for visa employees traveling with family members who ma...
New Immigration Policies: Restart of "Remain in Mexico" and Other Key Changes
Additionally, Huffman's directives grant immigration enforcement authority to officials from various Department of Justice (DOJ) agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, Drug Enforcement Adminis...
USCIS Lifts COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Green Card Applicants
Effective January 22, 2025, USCIS has waived the requirement for adjustment of status applicants to provide documentation of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine on Form I-693, the Report of Medical Examina...
Immigration Law Implications of Proposed Birthright Citizenship Changes
Shortly after taking office for a second term, President Trump signed an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. The order seeks to change the rules to deny citizenship to children bor...
Immigration Legal Services Halted for Detained Migrants by DOJ Directive
In a memo dated January 22nd, the DOJ instructed legal providers to "stop work immediately" on four key programs that offer legal orientation and counsel to immigrants in detention facilities. These i...
Immigration Implications of Trump's Proposed Hardline Border Policies
The Title 42 policy, implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowed for the rapid expulsion of migrants at the border, resulting in millions of expulsions during its enforcement. This policy was te...
Policy Shifts: "Remain in Mexico," Visa Updates, and Immigration Enforcement
Additionally, Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman issued directives rescinding prior guidelines that limited Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforc...
Controversial Immigration Provisions in the Laken Riley Act
The Act grants state officials the legal standing to sue the Secretary of Homeland Security for injunctive relief in two scenarios: If the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fails to detain and ...
US Visa Services Suspended in Colombia Amid Deportation Dispute
Under the previous U.S. administration, deportation policies intensified, leading to two flights from California, each carrying around 80 Colombian migrants on U.S. military C-17 aircraft, scheduled t...
Implications of Trump's Executive Orders on Business Immigration in 2025
Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats This executive order echoes Trump's previous Proclamation 9645, which aimed to enhance vetti...
International Students Face Challenges with Off-Campus Work Amid Immigration Policy Changes
International students in the U.S. are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week on-campus while enrolled in classes. However, many rely on additional off-campus jobs at restaurants, gas stations, and...
Immigration Raids Target Undocumented Immigrants, Sparking Legal Concerns
Vice President JD Vance expressed support for the raids, stating they would have a "chilling effect" on undocumented immigrants entering the country. Vance did not rule out the possibility of raids ta...
U.S. Asylum Path Closure Leaves Migrants in Turmoil - Immigration Law Implications
According to reports, the shutdown has resulted in substantial disruptions, with many individuals who were in the process of seeking asylum now facing uncertainty about their legal status and next ste...
Immigration Enforcement Intensifies with Planned Use of Military Aircraft
This move signals a significant escalation in the administration's immigration enforcement efforts, which have already drawn criticism from immigrant rights advocates and civil liberties organizations...
New H-1B Visa Rules Streamline Transition for F-1 Students in 2025
One of the key benefits of the updated H-1B visa rules is the streamlined transition process for F-1 visa students. The new regulations include automatic cap-gap extensions, preventing disruptions in ...
Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Trump's Bid to End Birthright Citizenship
Through an executive order issued on January 20, 2025, the Trump administration sought to deny U.S. citizenship to children born in the United States if their mothers were unlawfully present or tempor...
India Cooperates with US on Deporting Illegal Immigrants, Safeguarding Legal Immigration Channels
In return for its cooperation, India hopes that the Trump administration will protect legal immigration pathways used by its citizens to enter the US. These include student visas and the H-1B program ...
USCIS Immigration Events: Naturalization Process and Employment Guidance
USCIS is hosting the following naturalization information sessions in Houston, Texas: 1. Harris County Public Library Session: This in-person event will include a presentation on the naturalization p...
US Immigration Authorities to Conduct Nationwide Arrests of Undocumented Immigrants
January 2025 US Visa Bulletin: Green Card Updates for Skilled Workers
U.S. Immigration Policy Changes Under the Incoming Trump Administration
The administration plans to reinstate the "Remain in Mexico" program, requiring migrants to await their immigration proceedings outside U.S. borders. They also intend to implement mandatory detention ...