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E-Verify

E-Verify System Resumes Operations

The federal E-Verify system for employers resumed function on October 9, 2025. This was a week after the system went offline at the start of the ongoing government shutdown. Employers must create now cases for any employs hired while the system was offline. The deadline for registering such submissions is

October 10, 2025

DACA

USCIS Authorizes Termination of DACA for Firearm Ownership

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a memo authorizing termination of DACA status for recipients purchasing firearms. The change in policy is part of a wider tightening of DACA privileges. USCIS officers must issue a Notice of Intent to Terminate (NOIT) unless the DACA recipient is a national security

October 8, 2025

Department of State

Appeals Court Clarifies Visa Age Rule for Children of Naturalized Parents

In a landmark decision, the First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed that the “visa displayed age” for a child of a naturalized U.S. citizen must reflect the child’s statutory age—the age determined under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)—as of the date the parent became a U.S. citizen. Immigration authorities

October 8, 2025

Form I-94

SEVP Students Must File I-94

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced required Form I-94 filing for individuals in the Student Visitor Exchange Program (SEVP) upon entry in the U.S. Form I-94, or Arrival/Departure Record. This document verifies their legal entry into the U.S. Without it, international students face status revocation and removal. When a

October 7, 2025

DHS

Planned H-1B Restriction and Why Filing Now Matters

The government plans on introducing a new H-1B restriction through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Originally proposed prior to the announcement of the $100,000 H-1B application fee, a new DHS rule aims to limit eligibility for cap exemptions and increase oversight of employers with a history of noncompliance with

October 7, 2025

Birthright Citizenship

Circuit Court Upholds Block on Birthright Citizenship Order

The First Circuit Court upheld blocks on enforcement of the executive order limiting birthright citizenship. The court review panel concluded the order’s understanding of birthright citizenship doesn’t align with that of the fourteenth amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The First Circuit is the second Circuit Court to uphold blocks on

October 7, 2025

Employment Based Visa

Lawsuit Targets New H-1B Fee

A group of organizations filed a lawsuit against the government protesting the $100,000 H-1B visa fees. The lawsuit marks the first major opposition against the H-1B fees. The organization consists of health care providers, religious groups, and university groups. The lawsuit is first organized resistance towards the new fee. Plaintiffs

October 6, 2025

government shutdown

H-1B Filings During the Government Shutdown

The Federal Government officially shut down due to a lapse in funding. The lapse in appropriations occurred effective October 1, 2025, 12:00 am. The shutdown happened due to a disagreement regarding federal funding. As such, certain government agencies will not operate during the shutdown due to the lack of appropriate

October 2, 2025

Board of Immigration Appeals

Board of Immigration Appeals Decision on Judge’s Bond Authority

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) limited the extent of authority that Immigration Judges (IJs) possess concerning bond hearings for noncitizens who have entered the United States without inspection or lawful admission. In the landmark decision of Matter of Yajure Hurtado, 29 I. & N. Dec. 216 (B.I.A. 2025), the

October 1, 2025

government shutdown

Immigration Next Steps Amid Government Shutdown

The current government shutdown raises questions on the next steps of immigration procedures. Certain agencies are closed until the government re-opens. Here’s what employers and foreign workers should expect from immigration services until the shutdown ends. Visa Processing Certain agencies are still open, even if they operate at a reduced

October 1, 2025