U.S. Modernizes H-2A Visa Process for Agricultural Employers
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 before receiving final approval of the labor certification from the Department of Labor (DOL), as […]
Judge Blocks Trump Policy That Sought to Transfer Young Migrants to Adult Detention Centers Upon Turning 18
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 in adult centers violates their legal rights by breaking the protections owed to those who […]
USCIS Detects 275 Cases of Immigration Fraud in Large-Scale “Twin Shield” Operation
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 and the FBI, conducted more than 900 interviews and site visits, analyzing over 1,000 cases […]
Trump Administration Appoints Army Reserve and National Guard Members to Serve as Temporary Immigration Judges
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 allow military attorneys (or those with legal training) to act as judges in cases currently […]
Illegal Crossings at the U.S.–Mexico Border Drop to Their Lowest Annual Level Since 1970
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 compared to the more than 2.2 million recorded in 2022. This decline, described by the […]
