DHS Cancels Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an official notice in the Federal Register announcing the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. After consulting with various federal agencies, Secretary Noem determined that Haiti no longer meets the legal criteria required to maintain this designation. The decision was made following an assessment conducted by […]
USCIS Adjusts Several Immigration Fees for Fiscal Year 2026 Due to Inflation
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced in the Federal Register an adjustment to several immigration fees for fiscal year 2026, in accordance with the provisions of H.R. 1. These increases correspond to the inflation recorded between July 2024 and July 2025. Since July 2025, DHS confirmed that, from now on, these adjustments will be […]
Judicial Order Partially Suspends the 2024 EB-5 Fee Increases
On November 12, 2025, a federal court in Colorado issued an order in the case Moody v. Noem that nullifies certain fee increases for the EB-5 program included in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 2024 Fee Rule. According to the ruling, the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 does not authorize DHS to […]
Proposed Repeal of the 2022 “Public Charge” Regulation
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed eliminating the 2022 regulations related to the “public charge” ground of inadmissibility. According to the agency, the 2022 rule does not adequately reflect the law, departs from Congress’s intent, imposes overly restrictive criteria, and limits DHS’s ability to accurately assess whether certain noncitizens could become a public charge […]
DHS Announces the Termination of TPS for Burma Starting January 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) granted to Burma will be canceled on January 26, 2026, after concluding that the conditions that led to its designation are no longer present. The Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, made this decision after reviewing, together with other federal agencies, the […]
U.S. Supreme Court Analyzes Trump’s Order to Restrict Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court is analyzing whether it will accept Donald Trump’s appeal regarding his executive order that seeks to restrict birthright citizenship for children of parents who are in the United States without legal status or with temporary status. So far, federal courts have blocked the measure for being considered unconstitutional, so it has not […]
DHS applies adjustments to consolidate the immigration system and maintain more controlled legal levels
USCIS announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening the enforcement of immigration laws since January 2025. Under the Trump administration, the agency states it has closed legal loopholes and adjusted programs to ensure that immigration benefits are granted according to the criteria set by Congress. Among the most relevant changes are the end of […]
Accuse Cuban Air Force pilot of alleged immigration fraud
USCIS participated in the investigation that led to the formal indictment of Luis Raúl González-Pardo Rodríguez, a 64-year-old Cuban citizen, accused of immigration fraud, misuse of documents, and false statements to a federal agency. If convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison. According to the indictment, in April 2025 he submitted a […]
The government shutdown has ended: federal agencies have reopened and employees have returned to their jobs
The longest government shutdown in the history of the United States ended on Wednesday after the House of Representatives approved the funding package that the Senate had previously passed and that President Trump signed into law. The legislation secures funding for most agencies until January 30, 2026, and finances other parts of the government through […]
DHS launches Operation Charlotte’s Web to reinforce immigration law enforcement in Charlotte, North Carolina
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the expansion of Operation Charlotte’s Web in North Carolina, focusing on undocumented immigrants with criminal records. According to DHS, nearly 1,400 detainer orders had not been carried out, allowing these individuals to remain free in local communities. The operation seeks to strengthen the presence of federal law enforcement […]
