For more than a decade, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) has given hundreds of thousands of Dreamers the opportunity to live, study, and work in the U.S. without fear of deportation. Yet, for years, ongoing legal challenges have kept DACA tied up in the courts, leaving the program’s future uncertain. While much remains unresolved, there are some hopeful signs on the horizon. Below is a summary of where things stand, what may change soon, and what DACA recipients and first-time applicants should know right now. The Latest on the Legal Battles The main case challenging DACA — Texas v.…
29Oct
On May 30, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a significant decision allowing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to proceed with the termination of parole programs for nationals from Cuba,…
17 Jun
In a significant policy reversal, the U.S. State Department has reinstated the processing of international student and exchange visitor visas for individuals attending Harvard University. The move comes after a…
16 Jun
In tandem with the broader visa freeze, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new policy aimed at revoking visas held by certain Chinese nationals, including those from Hong Kong.…
13 Jun
In a separate development that could impact employers nationwide, the Department of Justice has significantly expanded its corporate whistleblower program. The updated initiative aims to identify and prosecute immigration-related violations,…
11 Jun
In a major development affecting international students, the U.S. Department of State has paused all new visa interview appointments for individuals applying for student (F and M) and exchange visitor…
09 Jun
In a 7–2 decision on May 30, 2025, the Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration’s authority to end a humanitarian parole program that provided temporary protections for nationals from Cuba,…
06 Jun
In recent weeks, the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA), which represents the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in immigration court, has begun filing motions to recalendar cases that…
28 May
By Joseph & Hall P.C. Leaked documents obtained by news outlets reveal that the U.S. State Department has issued new guidance on visa adjudications as part of implementing Executive Order…
17 May
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