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 […]
USCIS Prepares to Accept New DACA Applications, Subject to Court Order
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 allowing them to apply for protection and work authorization. You can also read: “U.S. Government […]
DHS Notice on New CBP Immigration Fees – Fiscal Year 2025
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 form (arrival/departure record) application, enrollment or updates in the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS), and […]
Venezuela TPS at Risk: Court Ruling Allows Its End, but the Debate Continues
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 and federal court decisions have cast doubt on its future. You can also read: “New […]
New H-1B Process: Weighted Selection Instead of Pure Lottery
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. You can also read: “DOL Firewall Project: Protecting the Highly Skilled U.S. Workforce” How Would […]
DOL Firewall Project: Protecting the Highly Skilled U.S. Workforce
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) launched the Firewall Project, an enforcement initiative focused on monitoring the use of H-1B visas to ensure that employers prioritize qualified American workers and comply with existing regulations. You can also read: “New DHS Milestone: Over 2 Million Undocumented Immigrants Out of the U.S. in Less Than 250 Days” […]
New DHS Milestone: Over 2 Million Undocumented Immigrants Out of the U.S. in Less Than 250 Days
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a significant result in immigration policy: since January 20 of this year, more than 2 million undocumented immigrants have either been formally expelled or have self-expelled from U.S. territory, all within a period of less than 250 days. You can also read: “Gold Card: The New Immigration Program […]
“Gold Card”: The New Immigration Program with Million-Dollar Donations Announced by Trump
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order to create the Gold Card program, which will allow the expedited processing of immigrant visas for those who make substantial donations to the United States. You can also read: “USCIS Updates Guidelines on Military Naturalization” Main Points of the Program Justification and Political Narrative The White House […]
USCIS Updates Guidelines on Military Naturalization
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced key changes in the military naturalization guidelines, aligned with new provisions from the Department of War and recent instructions from the Armed Forces. You can also read: “Restriction of Entry for Certain Nonimmigrant Workers: What You Need to Know” Key Points of the Update What does this […]
Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers: What You Need to Know
On September 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation restricting the entry of certain nonimmigrant workers under the H-1B visa. The stated goal is to curb what is described as abuses of the system, particularly in technology companies, and to protect the U.S. labor market. You may also read: “USCIS Unveils the First […]
