July 28, 2025|Contributed by: Ellen Atkinson
The recently passed “Big Beautiful Bill,” i.e. HR-1, introduces major changes to the U.S. immigration system, with one of the most immediate and concerning effects being a substantial increase in filing fees to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). With the bill now law, USCIS is implementing a new fee structure that raises costs across […]
July 28, 2025|Contributed by: Keerthan Murali
If you’re applying for a U.S. visa, or helping someone who is be ready for important changes in how much it costs and how the process works. Starting in 2024, the U.S. government made some big updates to immigration application fees and forms. More updates are coming in 2025 and 2026, including a brand-new fee […]
July 10, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
In a recent televised interview, former President Donald Trump hinted at a potential shift in immigration policy that could affect thousands of undocumented farmworkers. He floated the idea of a “temporary pass” system—an arrangement that would allow undocumented agricultural laborers to remain in the United States legally under limited, employer-based conditions. “We’re working on it […]
July 7, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
In a recent shift signaling a more aggressive approach to immigration enforcement, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division has announced new priorities under the Trump administration. The June 11, 2025 memorandum outlines targeted areas of focus, most notably an expansion of civil denaturalization efforts and a push to challenge state and local “sanctuary” […]
June 20, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
In a significant shift in immigration enforcement, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reportedly ordered a pause on worksite raids conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeting the agriculture, hospitality, and restaurant sectors. This policy change comes in response to a social media post made by President Trump, which raised concerns about […]
June 19, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
In a move that could reshape the future of cross-border commerce, President Trump signed a memorandum on June 9, 2025, authorizing Green Corridors, LLC, to construct and operate a commercial elevated guideway bridge across the U.S.-Mexico border. The approved project will be located in Laredo, Texas, and will connect inland terminals near Monterrey, Mexico, with […]
June 19, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
In a major shift in immigration enforcement strategy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on June 9, 2025, that undocumented individuals who voluntarily depart the United States using the CBP Home App will now be eligible for forgiveness of civil fines and penalties typically associated with failing to leave after a removal order. This […]
June 18, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
On June 11, 2025, USCIS announced a key update to its policy concerning the Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. The agency clarified that any Form I-693 signed by a civil surgeon on or after November 1, 2023, will only be valid as long as the underlying application—typically Form I-485, Application to […]
June 18, 2025|Contributed by: Zachary New
As reported by the New York Times, President Trump has instructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to resume large‑scale, unannounced workplace operations and to hit an internal target of roughly 3,000 arrests per day. Field agents have been told to prioritize industries that “rely on long‑time immigrant labor,” and DHS officials confirm that the prior, short‑lived pause on […]
June 17, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
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, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, commonly referred to as the CHNV programs. This ruling lifted a preliminary injunction that had temporarily blocked DHS from implementing parts […]
