The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released guidance clarifying the real scope of the new $100,000 fee established in September 2025 for H-1B visa applications. The agency clarified that only employers filing new petitions for foreign workers who are …
President Donald Trump’s administration defended before a federal court its authority to send detained migrants with deportation orders to any U.S. military base in the world, not just to facilities within the country. The statement arose during a hearing in …
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a new regulation that will expand the collection of biometric data at all U.S. ports of entry and exit. The rule — officially published on October 27, 2025 — will take effect on …
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an important update to how filing and immigration service fees can be paid. Starting October 28, 2025, the agency will only accept electronic payments through ACH direct debit using Form G-1650 or …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
