April 14, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
The Trump administration has intensified its immigration enforcement efforts, with increased scrutiny now affecting visa applicants, international students, exchange visitors, and even lawful permanent residents (green card holders). According to recent reports, some green card applications have been placed under a “temporary pause” to allow for additional vetting measures. New Social Media Screening for F, M, […]
April 10, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
A Surge in Visa Cancellations and SEVIS Terminations In recent months, thousands of international students across the United States have experienced unexpected visa cancellations or SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) record terminations. These actions are often taken without warning, clear explanation, or due process. Revocations are increasingly tied to arrests, minor convictions, and […]
March 26, 2025|Contributed by: Keerthan Murali
In February 2025, President Donald Trump announced a proposal for a new “Gold Card” visa program, aiming to attract wealthy foreign investors by offering permanent U.S. residency and a pathway to citizenship in exchange for a $5 million investment. This initiative seeks to replace the existing EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. As of now, the […]
March 26, 2025|Contributed by: Ellen Atkinson
In January, 2025, Congress passed the Laken Riley Act with bipartisan support in direct reaction to the murder of college student Laken Riley by Jose Antonio Ibarra in 2024. An undocumented immigrant with no prior history of violent offenses, Antonio Ibarra previously had only two interactions with law enforcement for minor offenses: (1) an arrest […]
March 26, 2025|Contributed by: Zachary New
As we deal with rapid changes coming from the new administration, the implementation of one old rule, the “Registration” requirement for noncitizens, has caused a great deal of confusion (and will likely cause a great deal of litigation before the dust settles). In essence, the rule requires anyone who has not previously been “registered” pursuant […]
March 26, 2025|Contributed by: Aaron C. Hall, Esq.
On March 22, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to take action against attorneys and law firms that, in the administration’s view, engage in frivolous or vexatious litigation against the federal government. The memo specifically targets immigration lawyers, accusing them of fueling “rampant […]
March 25, 2025|Contributed by: Luke Niermann
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of the humanitarian parole programs for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV), effective April 24, 2025. This decision impacts approximately 530,000 individuals who were granted temporary legal status under these programs. Key Implications: Termination Date: Parole status for CHNV beneficiaries will end on […]
February 25, 2025|Contributed by: Keerthan Murali
The H-1B visa program is undergoing big changes in 2025, and if your company hires foreign talent, you’ll want to pay attention. With new rules redefining “specialty occupations” and adjusting wage requirements, businesses will need to be more strategic when hiring and retaining skilled workers. Let’s break it down. Stricter Definitions for Specialty Occupations Under […]
February 6, 2025|Contributed by: Kirby Joseph
En una declaración reciente, el exdirector interino de ICE, Tom Homan, expresó su frustración porque muchas personas en comunidades inmigrantes están al tanto de sus derechos constitucionales. Afirmó que este conocimiento dificulta el trabajo de los agentes de ICE, ya que las personas están empoderadas para hacer valer sus derechos cuando se enfrentan a la […]
February 6, 2025|Contributed by: Kirby Joseph
In a recent statement, former acting ICE Director Tom Homan expressed frustration that many individuals in immigrant communities are aware of their constitutional rights. He claimed that this knowledge makes it more difficult for ICE agents to do their jobs, as people are empowered to assert their rights when confronted by immigration enforcement. While Homan’s […]
