November 2025 » ImmigrationUSA

ICE

ICE Courthouse Arrests Block Upheld

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Department of Justice (DOJ) challenging a Circuit Court block against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) courthouse arrests. The decision reflects growing resistance towards immigration enforcement operations conducted at state and local courthouses. The federal judge argued the DOJ or any other government

November 21, 2025

DHS

Immigrants Reliant on Assistance Programs May Cause Visa Rejection

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing a change making it easier for officers to deny visa applicants if they’re deemed too reliant on assistance programs. The proposal is part of larger implementation of the public charge rule that allows immigration officials to deny appeals from individuals deemed overly

November 20, 2025

government shutdown

Labor Certification Deadline Extended

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFCL) announced an extension to any labor certification deadline impacted by the government shutdown. Documents and applications with deadlines between October 1 and November 2 now have a thirty-three-day grace period for submission. The grace period lasts until December 5, 2025. The labor certification

November 19, 2025

Biometrics

Biometric Collection Expanded by DHS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed vastly expanding biometric collection to all individuals associated with immigration benefits. The policy change applies to both U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents too. Underage minors would also have to submit biometric data if the DHS’ proposal is implemented. The move follows proposed

November 19, 2025

Asylum

Asylum Processing Case to be Reviewed by Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) will review a Circuit Court decision on an asylum processing case. If overturned, border agents will no longer have to process individuals seeking asylum if they haven’t set foot on U.S. soil. It’s uncertain when the court will review the case. SCOTUS announced their plans

November 18, 2025

Employment Based Visa

December 2025 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State has released the December 2025 Visa Bulletin kicking off the new government fiscal year. The Visa Bulletin provides an update on the availability of immigrant visas for both consular processing and adjustment of status applications for the month of December 2025. The bulletin includes both

November 18, 2025

Employment Based Visa

The L-1 Visa and its’ Importance to American Manufacturing

Foreign nationals coming to the U.S. to work on industrial projects often rely on the L-1 visa for short term legal status. Its’ short duration makes it ideal for engineers and managers from an international company to temporarily assist U.S.-based affiliates, too. This makes the L-1 visa an important part

November 17, 2025

Form I-130

Marriage-based Visas in 2025: A Guide

Selecting the right process between the K-1, K-3, and marriage-based I-130 (CR-1/IR-1) visas depend on the level of efficiency in consular operations. For couples in 2025, the pathways for different marriage-based visas might look similar on paper; but they can vary widely depending on the consulate. India and Ethiopia exemplify this

November 13, 2025

SEVP

SEVP Establishes Program to Combat Student Visa Fraud

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) launched an online portal aimed at combating the rising numbers of student visa fraud. The portal, called Fraud Hub, gives school officials the tools to identify and report student visa fraud on college campuses. The move is part of wider heightening of scrutiny

November 12, 2025

Department of State

Appeals Court Upholds Consular Non-Reviewability for Visa Appeals

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a visa appeal based on consular non-reviewability. Such a decision means the plaintiffs had no constitutional right to seek an appeal in the first place. The ruling is the latest in a series clarifying the rules of the family immigration system, individuals navigating

November 12, 2025