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 […]
April 22, 2025|Contributed by: Aaron C. Hall, Esq.
On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pontiff, passed away at 88. For the world, he was a moral voice in turbulent times. For many advocates of immigrant rights, his steadfast defense of migrants offered vital clarity, especially in a time when too many global leaders have chosen to scapegoat […]
April 21, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
By Joseph & Hall PC | April 2025 At an April 10, 2025 cabinet meeting, President Trump proposed a new immigration approach aimed at addressing labor shortages in agriculture and hospitality. Under the suggested policy, undocumented workers currently in the U.S. could voluntarily depart the country and return with legal status—if an employer is willing […]
April 21, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
By Joseph & Hall PC | April 2025 In a bold escalation of border policy, President Trump announced on April 11, 2025, the launch of a new military initiative aimed at securing the U.S.-Mexico border. Framing the effort as a response to what he called ongoing “invasions,” the administration’s directive grants sweeping authority to the […]
April 18, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
By Joseph & Hall PC | April 2025 In a sweeping shift that has sparked legal and constitutional concerns, U.S. immigration authorities have revoked over 525 visas for international students, faculty, and researchers. The revocations, announced in early April 2025, come amid intensified scrutiny of social media activity and affiliations deemed “antisemitic” by the federal […]
