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 […]
U.S. to Implement New $250 Visa Fee for International Visitors
The U.S. government will introduce a new “visa integrity fee” of at least $250 for international visitors who require a nonimmigrant visa. This measure is part of the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and although it has not yet been officially implemented, it has already sparked concern and raised numerous questions among travelers, […]
New Process to Fine Undocumented Immigrants in the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June 27, 2025, a new federal regulation that changes the process for imposing fines on undocumented immigrants. This measure aims to streamline and simplify current procedures, strengthening the enforcement of immigration laws in the country. What changes with the new […]
Judge Orders Repatriation of Guatemalan Unjustly Deported by U.S. Immigration Authorities
In a recent court ruling, a U.S. federal district judge has ordered the government to facilitate the return of a Guatemalan citizen identified as “O. C. G.,” who was unjustly deported first to Mexico and then to Guatemala, despite having applied for asylum and expressed a credible fear for his safety. This case marks at […]
Supreme Court Halts Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act
The United States Supreme Court issued a key decision on Friday, May 16, 2025, temporarily blocking former President Donald Trump from resuming deportations of immigrants under the Alien Enemies Act, a law enacted in 1798. The case was sent back to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for a deeper review of the legality of […]
