New Updates to H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs: Eligible Countries for 2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State have announced the list of countries whose citizens are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs for the next 12 months. This announcement, published on November 8, 2024, in the Federal Register, introduces key changes aimed at ensuring compliance with […]
ACLU Sues Government Over Details of Trump’s Mass Deportation Plan
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a federal lawsuit seeking transparency regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s plan for mass deportations. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, alleges that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has failed to respond to information requests about contracts related to deportation flights, ground transportation, and operational policies for “ICE Air,” […]
USCIS Updates Guidance on Custody Determination for Acquiring U.S. Citizenship
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a key update to its guidelines for determining physical and legal custody of minors seeking to acquire U.S. citizenship. Effective November 19, 2024, the update aims to clarify and expand the rules related to citizenship under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). You may also […]
Changes Coming to U.S. Immigration Policy
The Trump administration implemented significant changes to U.S. immigration policy, many of which aimed to restrict both legal and illegal immigration. These modifications were driven by a strong emphasis on national security, economic protectionism, and a broader effort to redefine the role of the United States in global migration. One of the administration’s most notable […]
