U.S. immigration authorities have announced plans to reopen the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for new applicants in response to a recent court order. This change would affect so-called “Dreamers”—young people who arrived in the U.S. as minors—by …
The U.S. government has entered a “shutdown” period after failing to reach a consensus on federal funding. Although not all services come to a halt, many key public functions may slow down or pause. What does this mean for immigrants, …
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a notice announcing that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin applying new mandatory fees under law HR-1, starting September 30, 2025. These fees will affect services such as the I-94 …
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan citizens in the United States faces one of its most uncertain moments since its creation. Although this humanitarian measure has allowed thousands of Venezuelans to live and work legally in the country, recent government …
On September 24, 2025, USCIS published in the Federal Register a proposal to change the way H-1B cap-subject petitions are selected. Instead of a random lottery, a weighted system would be applied, giving more chances to those offering higher wages. …
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) launched the Firewall Project, an enforcement initiative focused on monitoring the use of H-1B visas to ensure that employers prioritize qualified American workers and comply with existing regulations. You can also read: “New DHS …
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a significant result in immigration policy: since January 20 of this year, more than 2 million undocumented immigrants have either been formally expelled or have self-expelled from U.S. territory, all within a period …
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order to create the Gold Card program, which will allow the expedited processing of immigrant visas for those who make substantial donations to the United States. You can also read: “USCIS Updates Guidelines …
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced key changes in the military naturalization guidelines, aligned with new provisions from the Department of War and recent instructions from the Armed Forces. You can also read: “Restriction of Entry for Certain …
On September 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation restricting the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers under the H-1B visa. The stated goal is to curb what is described as abuses of the system, particularly in technology companies, …
