US job report reveals growth among native-born workforce
On August 4, 2025, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a statement regarding the July employment report data. According to the information presented, job growth has been concentrated among workers born in the United States, in the context of recent changes in immigration policy. According to DHS, the evolution of the labor […]
USCIS strengthens interviews with asylees and refugees to bolster national security
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Policy Manual with the goal of strengthening national security. Effective immediately as of August 1, 2025, the agency reestablishes a uniform standard for the selection and conduct of interviews with foreign nationals seeking to adjust their status as asylees or refugees, as well as […]
USCIS clarifies rules for family immigration visas in the US.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new guide in its Policy Manual on August 1, 2025, to improve the evaluation process for family-based immigrant visa petitions. This update aims to strengthen the integrity of the immigration system and ensure that applications reflect genuine and verifiable family relationships. With this measure, USCIS […]
ICE Detainer Orders in New York Surge Over 400% in 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported a significant increase in detainer orders issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York during 2025. Between January 20 and July, ICE filed 6,025 requests, representing a rise of over 400% compared to the total registered during the entire previous administration. During the prior administration, […]
ICE Arrests 214 Undocumented Immigrants for Sex Crimes Against Minors in Houston
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported the arrest of 214 undocumented immigrants in the Houston metropolitan area during the first six months of 2025. All individuals detained were accused or convicted of sex crimes involving minors. Also read: “Failures in the Special Immigrant Juvenile Program” This figure exceeds the total number of arrests made […]
Failures in the Special Immigrant Juvenile Program
On July 24, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an official report exposing significant vulnerabilities in the Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) Program. The document analyzes over 300,000 applications submitted between fiscal year 2013 and February 2025 and reveals irregularities related to identity fraud, criminal backgrounds, and potential national security risks. Also read: […]
United States Launches Historic Investment in Rural Health with New Federal Law
On July 25, 2025, the White House released a memorandum titled “The One Big Beautiful Bill is a Historic Investment in Rural Healthcare,” detailing an ambitious federal initiative aimed at transforming the rural healthcare system in the United States. This legislation, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), represents one of the most significant […]
Joseph Edlow Assumes Role as New USCIS Director in July 2025
On July 15, 2025, the United States Senate officially confirmed Joseph B. Edlow as the new Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), ushering in a new chapter for the federal agency responsible for managing the country’s legal immigration system. Also read: “Traveling in the U.S. Without Removing Shoes: New TSA Screening Policy Change” […]
Traveling in the U.S. Without Removing Shoes: New TSA Screening Policy Change
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the end of the well-known policy requiring passengers to remove their shoes when passing through Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints. Starting July 8, 2025, travelers will be allowed to keep their shoes on during the inspection process at domestic airports. This change aims to streamline the flow […]
USCIS Uncovers U Visa Fraud Scheme in Louisiana
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 17, 2025, the dismantling of a fraud scheme related to U visas, following an interagency investigation that led to the federal indictment of five individuals in Louisiana, including four law enforcement officers—both active and retired. Also read: “USCIS Updates Immigration Fees: New Costs Starting […]
