The United States Creates a New Research Center to Strengthen Immigration Controls and Address Security Threats
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the creation of a specialized center that will enhance the capabilities of the immigration system to identify individuals who pose risks to national security, including terrorists, people with criminal histories, or applicants who have committed fraud. Located in Atlanta, this new unit will consolidate advanced verification processes and allow […]
The United States Expands Security Screenings and Requires Public Social Media Profiles for H-1B and H-4 Applicants
The Department of State announced that, starting December 15, the requirement to review the online presence of all H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents will be expanded. This process, which previously applied only to students and exchange visitors, now requires those applying for H-1B and H-4 visas, as well as the F, M, and […]
USCIS Announces New National Security Measures Following Attack on National Guard Members Committed by an Afghan Citizen
USCIS announced new national security measures that tighten the way the agency will evaluate immigration applications that depend on discretionary analysis. From now on, immigration officers must consider specific factors related to the applicant’s country of origin—including limitations on issuing reliable documents or lack of sufficient information to conduct security checks—when reviewing applications from foreign […]
Trump states that the suspension of asylum decisions will last “for a long time”
President Donald Trump declared that the nationwide pause on asylum decisions will remain “for a long time,” following the attack in which an Afghan citizen allegedly shot two National Guard members near the White House, causing the death of one of the victims. Trump asserted that there is no defined time limit for lifting the […]
With 35,000 Applications, USCIS Reaches the Highest Number of Job Submissions in Its Entire History
USCIS announced that it has issued hundreds of job offers and continues expanding its hiring process to bring in new “defenders of the nation.” Since the start of its campaign on September 30, the agency has received more than 35,000 applications, a figure that surpasses any previous record for a position within the institution. According […]
DHS Cancels Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an official notice in the Federal Register announcing the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. After consulting with various federal agencies, Secretary Noem determined that Haiti no longer meets the legal criteria required to maintain this designation. The decision was made following an assessment conducted by […]
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 […]
