June 6, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
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, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The program, originally launched during the Biden administration, had shielded over 500,000 individuals from removal. The Court’s majority did not author […]
May 28, 2025|Contributed by: Luke Niermann
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 were previously administratively closed by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). Reports indicate that OPLA may be planning to file motions to recalendar in […]
May 17, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
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 14201, titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.” The cable provides instructions for consular officers on assessing gender identity in visa applications, particularly focusing on […]
May 16, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
By Joseph & Hall P.C. Despite an overall tightening of refugee admissions, the current administration has approved the resettlement of 54 Afrikaner individuals from South Africa. The group, composed primarily of descendants of Dutch settlers, is expected to arrive in the United States shortly, with resettlement planned across several states including Alabama, Michigan, and New […]
May 15, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
By Joseph & Hall P.C. As of May 7, 2025, all travelers at TSA airport checkpoints must present REAL ID-compliant identification in order to board domestic flights. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that enforcement is now active in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and five U.S. territories. REAL ID-compliant IDs feature a star […]
May 14, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
By Joseph & Hall P.C. Effective May 2, 2025, Romania has been removed from the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This policy shift was announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in coordination with the U.S. Department of State. The VWP allows citizens of participating countries to travel to the United States for tourism […]
May 13, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
By Joseph & Hall P.C. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of South Sudan through November 3, 2025. This decision provides critical relief to individuals from South Sudan who are currently in the United States and unable to safely return to their home country due to ongoing […]
May 12, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
By Joseph & Hall P.C. In a recent statement titled “First 100 Days: Delivering on Making America Safe Again,” U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) outlined a series of enforcement measures implemented during the early days of the new administration. The agency emphasized a renewed focus on national security and stricter oversight of immigration benefits. […]
April 25, 2025|Contributed by: Ellen Atkinson
On April 18, 2025, a federal court issued a significant decision in the case of DVD v. DHS, which challenges the U.S. government’s practice of deporting individuals to countries that were not originally identified in their removal proceedings. The case, brought by the National Immigration Litigation Alliance (NILA), Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP), and Human Rights […]
April 23, 2025|Contributed by: Aaron C. Hall, Esq. and Keerthan Murali
Important Information for Noncitizens in the United States What Is the New Registration Requirement and Who Must Comply? As of April 11, 2025, the Trump administration has implemented a longstanding but rarely used section of U.S. immigration law: registration of noncitizens. Under this policy, noncitizens age 14 and older who stay in the U.S. for 30 days or more must register […]
