In an unexpected turn in U.S.-Colombia relations, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a series of sanctions against the government of Gustavo Petro after Colombia refused to receive two flights carrying repatriated undocumented migrants. The decision, announced via the Truth Social …
On January 20, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the removal of the scheduling functionality from its mobile application, CBP One. This change impacts foreign nationals who previously used the app to submit information and schedule appointments at …
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending the humanitarian parole program for citizens of Venezuela, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Haiti. This program, implemented by the previous administration, allowed people from these countries to stay …
The United States 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has recently rejected the regulation implemented by President Joe Biden’s administration aimed at strengthening the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This ruling comes just days before President-elect Donald Trump takes …
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy manual to clarify the eligibility evaluation process for employment-based second preference (EB-2) petitions that include a request for a National Interest Waiver (NIW). You might also be interested in: …
The United States House of Representatives recently approved a bill aimed at deporting undocumented immigrants accused of non-violent misdemeanors. The measure, which garnered bipartisan support with 264 votes in favor and 159 against, will now move to the Senate for …
President Donald Trump has declared illegal immigration a national emergency, initiating a series of measures to bolster border security and tighten immigration policies. Actions implemented include the reinstatement of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, the asylum ban, and the restriction …
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the reactivation of Advance Travel Authorizations (ATA) for applicants of the CHNV humanitarian parole program, aimed at citizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This development marks a significant step forward for …
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador, covering the period from March 10, 2025, to September 9, 2026. This decision responds to environmental conditions that prevent a …
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the cap of 20,716 additional H-2B visas for returning workers has been reached for the first half of fiscal year 2025. This cap applies to petitions with employment start dates …