U.S. will photograph all foreign travelers entering and leaving the country
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a new regulation that will expand the collection of biometric data at all […]
USCIS modernizes fee payments: new direct debit system goes into effect
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an important update to how filing and immigration service fees can be […]
Critical situation: deaths in immigration custody in the U.S.
NPR (National Public Radio) reported that 2025 has become the deadliest year for people under the custody of U.S. Immigration […]
New fee for the temporary stay permit (parole)
On October 15, 2025, USCIS announced that it will implement a new fee — of US $1,000 — for the […]
Judicial order requires body-worn cameras for federal immigration agents in Chicago
On October 17, 2025, a Chicago district judge imposed a new measure requiring federal immigration agents to use body-worn cameras […]
New fees for asylum applications and work permits: what you need to know
In October 2025, ASAP (Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project) published a summary of the significant regulatory change from U.S. Citizenship and […]
U.S. steps up social media screening of immigration applicants
During the week of October 16, 2025, USCIS Director Joseph Edlow stated that the agency is reviewing the social media […]
What You Need to Know This Week in Immigration
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against the new fee imposed by the administration, arguing that it […]
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 […]
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 […]
