January 2025 » ImmigrationUSA

Address Change

Address Change Required for All Foreign Nationals

All foreign nationals in the U.S., except A and G visa holders and visitors on a visa waiver are legally required to report an address change within ten days of moving. This will help them receive benefits and correspondence in a efficient manner. Foreign nationals can update their address either

January 31, 2025

Temporary Protected Status

Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Revoked

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced it has revoked the Venezuela Temporary Protection Status extension authorized by the Biden Administration.

January 31, 2025

illegal immigration

Undocumented Immigrants to be Deported Without Due Process Per Laken Riley Act

The Laken Riley Act, signed into law by President Trump, allows undocumented immigrants accused of certain crimes to be detained and deported prior to conviction or any legal process. Criticism of the law ranges from upending the legal foundation of the U.S. to running counter to the Constitution.

January 31, 2025

immigration policy

Immigrant Rights Attorneys Prepare for Battle as Trump Returns

Since his inauguration, President Trump has issued nine executive orders that deal with immigration. One seeks to overturn a nearly one-hundred-and-fifty-year-old constitutional right and use the military to seal the border. Trump’s day one executive orders have altered immigrant rights lawyers of a second term just as, if not more,

January 29, 2025

Attorney General

Sanctuary City Mayors Called to Testify Regarding Policies

Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago and other sanctuary city mayors have been called to testify before Congress regarding the policies of their cities. They will do so in front of the House Oversight Committee regarding the policies of sanctuary cities. The hearing is scheduled for February 11th. During a press

January 29, 2025

immigration policy

Immigration Enforcement Ramps after Trump Inauguration

President Trump’s inauguration marked the beginning of what he has called a new era of mass deportation targeting migrants with criminal backgrounds. This comes as a result of Trump’s sweeping use of executive orders. Immigration enforcement via executive order was one of Trump’s many promises during his re-election campaign. Tom

January 27, 2025

mass deportation

New Program Launches for Detention and Removal of Undocumented Migrants

Hundreds of undocumented people have been arrested and removed from the U.S. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), 538 people were arrested, and 373 were detained.

January 25, 2025

Southwest Border

U.S. Federal Troops Set to Be Deployed to the Southwest Border

By the end of January 2025, 1,500 active-duty U.S. troops will be stationed at the southwest border, joining 2,500 Army Reserve and National Guard soldiers who are already there.

January 23, 2025

Deportation

Trump’s Mass Deportation Program to Begin, Obstructors Will Be Investigated by U.S. Attorneys

The mass deportation of illegal immigrants is a priority for President Trump, with the process already underway following a series of executive actions signed on his first day in office.

January 23, 2025

Birthright Citizenship

Trump’s Executive Action on Birthright Citizenship Faces Growing Legal Challenges

Over 20 states, cities, and immigration groups have filed lawsuits against President Trump’s executive action on birthright citizenship.

January 22, 2025