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 …
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. …
