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What the Impending Government Shutdown Means for Immigration Redux
As of September 30, 2025, Congress has yet to pass essential spending bills to keep the federal government running beyond September 30, 2025. If these
Important Update: New Fees for Asylum Applications and Work Permits in 2025
As of 2025, significant new fees affect asylum seekers and those applying for related immigration benefits. These changes cover initial asylum filings, introduce annual fees for pending asylum cases, and update work permit application costs. Stay informed with this essential guide.
Changing the Rules After Service: How USCIS Is Making Military Naturalization Tougher Than Ever
USCIS’s new guidance on military naturalization is likely to make the process harder for some veterans—even those who have served honorably—by imposing stricter requirements on
Navigating CBP Secondary Inspection, Searches and Seizures
If U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) subjects you to secondary screening, detention, or demands to search your electronic devices (phone, laptop, etc.), here’s what you should know and
Is the U.S. Government Monitoring Your Pro-Palestine Posts?
In the United States, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) does not have the authority to detain or initiate removal (deportation) proceedings against someone solely for
SEVIS Termination? Here Is What You Can Do
If you’re an international student on an F-1 visa and your SEVIS record was just terminated—without warning, without explanation—you’re not alone. And no, you’re not
Trump Administration Ends CHNV and CBP One Program, Revoking Parole for Thousands of Migrants
The Trump administration has taken a major step in its immigration enforcement agenda by ending the CHNV (Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan) parole program and revoking parole
Trump Administration Pauses Green Cards for Asylees and Refugees: What You Need to Know
The Trump administration has announced a temporary pause on green card applications for certain asylees and refugees, marking another major shift in U.S. immigration policy. This move,
The Laken Riley Act Passes: What It Means for Immigration Enforcement and Public Safety
In a landmark decision, Congress passed the Laken Riley Act, which is expected to be signed into law by President Trump. The bill is a controversial piece of legislation named in honor of the 22-year-old nursing student whose tragic death sparked national debates about immigration enforcement and public safety. The bill, which cleared its final hurdles this week, aims to tighten immigration laws and address concerns about crimes committed by undocumented individuals. Here’s what you need to know about the law and its potential impacts.