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 and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since the early 2000s. According to the analysis, at least 20 people have died while in detention, a figure that coincides with the highest increase in the detained migrant population in […]
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 temporary stay permit (commonly called “humanitarian parole”) granted under the authority of the law known as H.R. 1. This measure represents a significant change in immigration fee policy and carries important implications for immigration law […]
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 during immigration enforcement activities, including interactions with the public. The order responds to concerns about previous noncompliance with a court directive related to the use of riot control force and visible identification during immigration operations. […]
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 Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR / Immigration Court) regarding the fees that affect asylum seekers, individuals under TPS (Temporary Protected Status), and those applying for work permits based on […]
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 of people applying for immigration benefits to detect “anti-American views” and activity considered “beyond the pale.” Although USCIS says this review is not the only factor for approving or denying applications, the announcement marks a […]
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 is illegal and will severely affect companies that rely on foreign talent. This could alter the costs and access to highly skilled work visas. You can also read: “U.S. Modernizes H-2A Visa Process for Agricultural Employers“ […]
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 […]
