Day: January 5, 2026

Asylum Seeker

Asylum Seekers’ Cases Asked to be Summarily Dismissed by DHS

Courts are being asked by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to summarily dismiss asylum claims and send migrants to pursue options in third countries. The safe third country agreement, created by the Trump administration, is a network of countries who have agreed to take U.S. asylum seekers. Included in

H-1B $100,000 Fee Challenge Denied

A federal judge ruled the $100,000 H-1B fee for visa workers does not exceed presidential authority. The challenge, filed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, argued the fee is a violation of federal immigration statue and exceeds the authority of the president. Employers and foreign nationals interested in the H-1B

Asylum Seekers Considered Security Threats or Public Health Risks to be Barred

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Federal Register notice clarifying when immigrants are not eligible for asylum or withholding of removal. Published along with the Department of Justice (DOC), the Security Bars and Processing final rule, updated on December 29, 2025, is effective December 31, 2025. The rule