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The Department of State has announced the May 2025 visa bulletin. The new bulletin sees India EB-3 Advancement and EB-5 Retrogression, while also promising to honor final action dates in all employment-based visa categories.

The House passed a bill to restrict nationwide court injunctions in response to the many blocks placed on the Trump administration's actions by federal judges.

F-1 students are reporting widespread SEVIS terminations with no advance warning to either the schools or affected students. F-1 students are highly encouraged to remain proactive in the maintenance of their visa and SEVIS accounts. Individuals who have already experienced difficulties with U.S. immigration services or law enforcement are advised seek council with an experienced immigration attorney.

The USCIS updated multiple forms relating to marriage green card programs. These updates were originally part of the unannounced changes made to multiple immigration forms in January of 2025.

ICE has been accused violating the civil rights of noncitizens during the first the first week of President Trump's second term. Advocacy groups argue that the operations undertaken by ICE violated a a 2022 agreement between Chicago-based immigrants’ rights groups and the federal government on how immigration officers complete collateral arrests.

A federal judge temporarily halted the efforts of the DHS to end TPS protections for thousands of Venezuelans living in the United States. This decision prevents individuals with TPS status from being returned to Venezuela until after the case is resolved.

The USCIS has announced the FY 2026 H-1B visa selection process has ended. Selected beneficiaries will receive notice of their acceptance online. Businesses sponsoring beneficiaries must submit an H-1B cap-subject petition to advance to the next round of selection.

A group of New York attorneys claims ICE has resumed its' no release policy amidst a decrease in inmates being released. Critics claim the agency is holding people for as long as possible to inflate detention rates.

The Trump administration's potential new travel ban could restrict visa access to several countries, U.S. companies are encouraged to plan ahead to best prepare for this more restrictive environment. Companies can best prepare by assessing the visa statuses of several employees, complying with immigration audits, and working with immigration attorneys to navigate potential visa issues.

Multiple high-profile arrests and deportations have sparked fear among visa and green-card holders that they could be targeted by the Trump administration. It's therefore important for visa and green card holders to know their rights, especially when trying to reenter the country or when approached by law enforcement.