Day: October 27, 2025

ICE

Judge Reaffirms Noncitizen Right to Bond Hearings

Any noncitizen detained by immigration authorities are entitled to bond hearings, per a federal judge’s ruling. The proclamation overrules a government policy requiring detainment of noncitizens without a chance for release. This means Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can’t keep detained noncitizens in custody lawfully. It’s unclear if the government

October 27, 2025

border security

Noncitizen Photographs Mandatory when Entering the U.S.

Taking photographs of a noncitizen entering and leaving the U.S. is now mandatory, per a new rule by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The new rule applies to minors too. The public has until December 25, 2025 to comment on the proposed rule change. According to the DHS, the

October 27, 2025

EB-5

DHS Proposes Reduction in EB-5 Fees

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is rolling out reductions to EB-5 Investor Visa fees. The proposed rule drops the filing fee for a Form I-526 petitions from $11,160 to $9,625. If implemented, investors pay fourteen percent less than they already do. Public commenting on the proposed EB-5 fees last

October 27, 2025

H-1B visa

Impact of the New H-1B Fee on Higher Education

The government frames the new H-1B fee as an opportunity for fostering U.S. born STEM workers and students in both the education sphere and the workforce. However, experts argue the H-1B fee only shrinks opportunities at American universities for all students. Additionally, the cost of the new fee makes hiring

October 27, 2025

asylum claim

Asylum Claims Barred for Those Engaged in Persecution

Immigration authorities will deny asylum claims of individuals that engaged in the persecution of others, per an announcement by the U.S. Attorney General. This rule applies to individuals who participated under coercion. The new operational opinion went into effect on October 22, 2025. The new opinion is based on a

October 27, 2025

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