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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against the new fee imposed by the administration, arguing that it is illegal and will severely affect companies that rely on foreign talent. This could alter the costs and access to …
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and USCIS announced a new rule aimed at streamlining the application process for temporary agricultural workers under the H-2A program. Starting October 2, 2025, employers will be able to electronically file Form I-129 even …
A federal court has ruled that ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) cannot continue holding unaccompanied minors in adult detention facilities once they reach the age of majority (18 years old). The decision comes after a lawsuit arguing that detaining them …
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released the results of Operation Twin Shield, a large-scale investigation focused on uncovering immigration fraud in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area. Between September 19 and 28, 2025, USCIS officers, in coordination with ICE …
Former President Donald Trump has proposed deploying members of the Army Reserve and the National Guard to serve as immigration judges in deportation proceedings as part of his broader immigration agenda. According to an AP News report, the measure would …
The White House reported that illegal crossings at the U.S. southern border have fallen to their lowest level in more than five decades. According to the official statement, fiscal year 2025 ended with approximately 238,000 apprehensions, marking a drastic reduction …
