Keeping you informed on the latest immigration news.
Steve Yale-Loehr Publishes Op-Ed on the Critical Role of International Students
Steve authored an op-ed arguing that international students are vital to the U.S. economy and that their continued contributions are more important now than ever. Read the article: The U.S. Economy Needs International Students Now More Than Ever
DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status Designation for Haiti and Burma
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for Haiti and Burma. The termination of the Haiti TPS designation is effective February 3, 2026. DHS said those leaving the United States can use...
Trump Vows Crackdown After National Guard Shootings
After an Afghan asylum recipient shot two National Guardsmen in the District of Columbia, killing one and putting the other in critical condition, President Trump vowed to take additional actions against certain noncitizens in the United States or waiting to get in....
E-Verify Updates Policy Under Supreme Court Order Allowing Termination of 2023 Venezuela TPS Designation
E-Verify released an update on November 14, 2025, related to work authorization, pursuant to a Supreme Court order allowing immediate termination of the 2023 Venezuela Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation. E-Verify said that for Forms I-766, Employment...
TSA Launches Alternative ID Verification Program and Fee
On November 20, 2025, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that it is launching a "modernized alternative identity verification program" at TSA checkpoints for those without the required acceptable form of identification, such as a REAL ID or...
USCIS Adjusts EB-5 Fees Under Court Order
On November 18, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced adjustments to certain EB-5-related fees under a district court order in Moody v. Noem, issued November 12. The order stayed certain fees codified by the Department of Homeland Security...
USCIS Now Accepting Only Electronic Payments for Benefit Requests, With Exceptions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a reminder that as of October 28, 2025, it is accepting payments only through Pay.gov for benefit requests filed electronically, with some exceptions. For benefit requests mailed to USCIS, it will only accept...
USCIS, CBP, ICE Announce New ‘Inflationary Adjustments’ for Certain Fees
On November 21, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced increases in fees for certain benefits as mandated by the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (H.R....
Visa Bulletin for December Notes Extension of ‘Certain Religious Workers’ Category
The Department of State's Visa Bulletin for December 2025 includes the following update: H.R. 5371, signed on November 12, 2025, extends the Employment Fourth Preference Certain Religious Workers (SR) category until January 30, 2026. No SR visas may be issued...
DOS Expands Public Charge Exclusions, Encourages Visa Officers to Speculate
According to reports, the Department of State sent a cable to diplomatic and consular posts that greatly expands the public charge reasons for excluding visa applicants beyond the current requirements of a medical exam, required vaccines, and screening procedures....
