USCIS Adjusts Several Immigration Fees for Fiscal Year 2026 Due to Inflation
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced in the Federal Register an adjustment to several immigration fees for fiscal year 2026, in accordance with the provisions of H.R. 1. These increases correspond to the inflation recorded between July 2024 and July 2025. Since July 2025, DHS confirmed that, from now on, these adjustments will be […]
Judicial Order Partially Suspends the 2024 EB-5 Fee Increases
On November 12, 2025, a federal court in Colorado issued an order in the case Moody v. Noem that nullifies certain fee increases for the EB-5 program included in the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) 2024 Fee Rule. According to the ruling, the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 does not authorize DHS to […]
Proposed Repeal of the 2022 “Public Charge” Regulation
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed eliminating the 2022 regulations related to the “public charge” ground of inadmissibility. According to the agency, the 2022 rule does not adequately reflect the law, departs from Congress’s intent, imposes overly restrictive criteria, and limits DHS’s ability to accurately assess whether certain noncitizens could become a public charge […]
DHS Announces the Termination of TPS for Burma Starting January 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) granted to Burma will be canceled on January 26, 2026, after concluding that the conditions that led to its designation are no longer present. The Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, made this decision after reviewing, together with other federal agencies, the […]
U.S. Supreme Court Analyzes Trump’s Order to Restrict Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court is analyzing whether it will accept Donald Trump’s appeal regarding his executive order that seeks to restrict birthright citizenship for children of parents who are in the United States without legal status or with temporary status. So far, federal courts have blocked the measure for being considered unconstitutional, so it has not […]
DHS applies adjustments to consolidate the immigration system and maintain more controlled legal levels
USCIS announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening the enforcement of immigration laws since January 2025. Under the Trump administration, the agency states it has closed legal loopholes and adjusted programs to ensure that immigration benefits are granted according to the criteria set by Congress. Among the most relevant changes are the end of […]
The government shutdown has ended: federal agencies have reopened and employees have returned to their jobs
The longest government shutdown in the history of the United States ended on Wednesday after the House of Representatives approved the funding package that the Senate had previously passed and that President Trump signed into law. The legislation secures funding for most agencies until January 30, 2026, and finances other parts of the government through […]
DHS proposes expanding the collection of biometric data in immigration processes, including DNA testing
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a proposed rule that would expand the collection and use of biometric data from individuals applying for immigration benefits in the United States, including fingerprints, facial scans, iris scans, and DNA testing, according to a document published in the Federal Register. You can also read. “The government […]
DHS cancels Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan, a measure that will take effect on January 5, 2026, according to a notice published in the Federal Register on November 5, 2025. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem made the decision after consulting with various federal agencies […]
The Latino vote shows signs of change and worries Republicans
The elections on Tuesday, Tuesday, November 4 revealed a significant shift in Latino voting behavior that worries several Republican leaders. Although the economy continues to be the main issue of interest for these voters, many also expressed their rejection of the deportation policies of the Donald Trump administration. Democrats achieved broad victories in New Jersey, […]
