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expedited removal

DHS Announces Updates to Expedited Removals, Protected Areas, and MPP Policies

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now using its full authority for expediting removals, immigration enforcement in protected areas, and enforcement of MPP policies.

January 22, 2025

Asylum

Trump’s Immigration Actions on Day One

After his inauguration, President Trump signed several executive actions addressing different areas, including immigration. As expected, Trump quickly reversed many immigration policies from the Biden administration.

January 21, 2025

EB-2 visa

Update on EB-2 and National Interest Waiver Petition Guidance

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) program.

January 16, 2025

Employment Based Immigration

Employers Advised to Prepare for Immigration Changes Under Trump Administration

Employers are being encouraged to get ready for changes to employment-based immigration laws under the upcoming Trump administration.

January 15, 2025

Green Card

Supreme Court Sends Green Card Case Back for Review Following Change in Deference Standard

The Supreme Court sent a green card case back to the Fourth Circuit for further review, without the previous limitations of the deference standard.

January 15, 2025

Temporary Protected Status

Four Countries Granted Extension of Temporary Protected Status

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine, and Venezuela will be extended for another 18 months.

January 13, 2025

extraordinary ability

USCIS Revises Guidance on Extraordinary Ability Visa

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its guidance on the O-1 Nonimmigrant Visa for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement.

January 9, 2025

Asylum

Judge Calls for Ending Precedent to Allow Extended Stay for Asylum Seekers

A Ninth Circuit court judge suggested that some people leverage a legal rule that extends the time asylum seekers can stay in the U.S.

January 9, 2025

Naturalization Test

Effort to Redesign Naturalization Test Terminated

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that its efforts to redesign the naturalization test have ended.

January 7, 2025

employer ability to pay

Trump Says He Supports the H-1B Program Amidst Supporter Debate

President Trump expressed his support for the H-1B visa program, saying he believes in it and has used it at his companies many times.

January 6, 2025