The administration of President Donald Trump set a new limit of 7,500 refugees for fiscal year 2026, the lowest figure since the creation of the program in 1980. The announcement, published in the Federal Register, states that admissions will be …
In early October, the organization ASAP (Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project) filed a lawsuit against the new $100 annual fee for asylum seekers, arguing that the measure was unfair, confusing, and harmful to individuals with pending cases. As a result, a …
The governments of the United States and Belize signed a pact for Belize to act as a “safe third country,” meaning that individuals seeking asylum in the U.S. could be sent to Belize while their cases are reviewed. According to …
The partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government, now surpassing its 34th day, continues to impact essential services and threatens to become the longest in the nation’s history. Thousands of federal employees are working without pay, while programs such as …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
