DHS ends automatic extensions of work permits: focus on security and background verification
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new rule that changes the way Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) are renewed. Starting October 30, 2025, foreign nationals applying for the renewal of their work permit will no longer receive an automatic extension while their application is pending. There are limited exceptions to this rule, including extensions […]
USCIS clarifies who must pay the $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released guidance clarifying the real scope of the new $100,000 fee established in September 2025 for H-1B visa applications. The agency clarified that only employers filing new petitions for foreign workers who are outside the United States and do not currently hold an H-1B visa will be required […]
U.S. government claims authority to detain migrants at any military base abroad
President Donald Trump’s administration defended before a federal court its authority to send detained migrants with deportation orders to any U.S. military base in the world, not just to facilities within the country. The statement arose during a hearing in the U.S. District Court for the District of Washington, as part of a lawsuit filed […]
U.S. will photograph all foreign travelers entering and leaving the country
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a new regulation that will expand the collection of biometric data at all U.S. ports of entry and exit. The rule — officially published on October 27, 2025 — will take effect on December 26, 2025, and will require all non-U.S. citizens to be photographed upon entering and […]
USCIS modernizes fee payments: new direct debit system goes into effect
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an important update to how filing and immigration service fees can be paid. Starting October 28, 2025, the agency will only accept electronic payments through ACH direct debit using Form G-1650 or credit card payments using Form G-1450. You can also read. “Critical situation: deaths in immigration […]
Critical situation: deaths in immigration custody in the U.S.
NPR (National Public Radio) reported that 2025 has become the deadliest year for people under the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since the early 2000s. According to the analysis, at least 20 people have died while in detention, a figure that coincides with the highest increase in the detained migrant population in […]
New fee for the temporary stay permit (parole)
On October 15, 2025, USCIS announced that it will implement a new fee — of US $1,000 — for the temporary stay permit (commonly called “humanitarian parole”) granted under the authority of the law known as H.R. 1. This measure represents a significant change in immigration fee policy and carries important implications for immigration law […]
Judicial order requires body-worn cameras for federal immigration agents in Chicago
On October 17, 2025, a Chicago district judge imposed a new measure requiring federal immigration agents to use body-worn cameras during immigration enforcement activities, including interactions with the public. The order responds to concerns about previous noncompliance with a court directive related to the use of riot control force and visible identification during immigration operations. […]
New fees for asylum applications and work permits: what you need to know
In October 2025, ASAP (Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project) published a summary of the significant regulatory change from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR / Immigration Court) regarding the fees that affect asylum seekers, individuals under TPS (Temporary Protected Status), and those applying for work permits based on […]
U.S. steps up social media screening of immigration applicants
During the week of October 16, 2025, USCIS Director Joseph Edlow stated that the agency is reviewing the social media of people applying for immigration benefits to detect “anti-American views” and activity considered “beyond the pale.” Although USCIS says this review is not the only factor for approving or denying applications, the announcement marks a […]
