December 12, 2025 Visa Holders Report Rise in Prudential Visa Revocations
December 10, 2025 Immigrant Gold Card Available Now
December 10, 2025 Visa Appointments Postponed for H-1B and H-4 Petitioners
December 9, 2025 Green Card Interviews Result in Detention of Noncitizen Spouses
December 9, 2025 Annual SEVIS Verification Period Begins
December 5, 2025 Employment Authorization Document Validity Period Decreased
December 5, 2025 Green Card Removal Cancellation Denied by Circuit Court
September 18, 2025
Immigration Enforcement Policies Promoting Family Separations
Immigration enforcement is increasing the number of family separations as more individuals are being stopped and choosing to legally challenge their removal rather than leave the U.S. with their children.
September 18, 2025
Immigration Judge Vacancies Being Filled by Military Lawyers
Immigration judge vacancies are being temporarily filed by military attorneys, the government is also campaigning to hire new immigration judges to fill the vacancies in the long term.
September 17, 2025
Divisive Online Posts Basis for Legal Status Removal
The government announced that visa holders that make posts celebrating the death of a prominent right-wing activist will be subject to legal status removal.
September 15, 2025
October 2025 Visa Bulletin
The October 2025 visa bulletin uses Final Action Dates for employment-based visa categories and Dates for Filing for family-based categories.
September 11, 2025
Green Card Holders Removed for Minor Violations
Recent events highlight the importance of green card holders not having any unresolved legal issues, because having even a minor offense can trigger detainment and removal procedures.
September 10, 2025
Denaturalization Efforts by Government Increase
Denaturalization has taken greater priority among the DOJ's immigration enforcement efforts, with agents being given more leeway in deciding which cases to pursue.
September 9, 2025
USCIS Payment Policy Changes
Starting October 28, 2025 USCIS will only accept payment for fees in the form of online debit or credit card payments, individuals who can't pay without physical money should file a Form G-1651 to get an exemption.
September 8, 2025
Venezuela TPS Termination Blocked by Federal Judge
A federal judge blocked the DHS' efforts to terminate the the TPS designation of Venezuela, arguing the decision was made without the cross-agency review and collaboration required for such a move.
September 8, 2025
ICE Enforcement Restrictions Lifted by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court overturned the restrictions placed on ICE enforcement in California after a drawn-out stand off between California state officials and the federal government following wide-scale immigration enforcement operations in the state.
September 4, 2025
Ongoing Visa Reviews Implemented by DOS
The State Department is conducting ongoing visa reviews for the roughly 55 million visa holders in the U.S., individuals with visas should take the appropriate steps to make sure their status complies with up-to-date immigration laws and parameters.
September 4, 2025
Diversity Visa Processing Resumed by Court Order
A federal court has order the resumption of the processing for diversity visa lottery winners, citing the state department's use of Proclamation 10949 as reasoning to keep delaying processing unlawful.
September 4, 2025
Employment Eligibility Verification System Faces Scrutiny
The employment eligibility verification system has come under scrutiny as the ability for undocumented individuals to be labeled as verified to work has gained more publicity.
September 4, 2025
DHS Barring Aid to Undocumented Migrant Programs
The DHS is barring funding to disaster relief organizations found giving aid to undocumented individuals as part of campaign to adopt stricter immigration enforcement measures across all levels of government.
September 2, 2025
DHS Proposes Reduction of Duration of Status for Student Visas
The DHS proposed reducing the duration of status for multiple student visas, including the F, J, and I visas, to not allow recipients to remain in the U.S. after completing their studies.
August 28, 2025
Immigration Background Checks to Include Neighbors, Co-Workers
Immigration background checks will include gathering information about the applicant in the locations where they live and work, including interviewing individuals such as neighbors, coworkers, or business contacts for testimony.
August 28, 2025
Green Card Holders to Face Removal for DUI
Green card holders can face removal for a DUI, a charge that is mostly managed at the state level, if a proposed bill is signed into law.
August 27, 2025
TPS Termination Affirmed by Federal Judge
A federal court has stayed a lower court pause on the termination of TPS status of Nicaragua, Honduras, and Nepal, allowing DHS to temporarily carryout removals.
August 26, 2025
Visa Vetting to Expand to All Foreign Residents in U.S.
Immigration agencies will expand visa vetting to each visa holder residing in the U.S., marking an increase government in scrutiny for current and future visa holders.
August 26, 2025
Immigration Fraud Consequences to be Enforced More Strictly
USCIS will more strictly enforce punishments for immigration fraud, which carries a ten year prison sentence along with revocation of an individuals eligibility to reapply for a visa.
August 25, 2025
International Legal and Business Services Group Opens Texas Immigration Law Office
ILBSG is opening a Texas immigration law firm office to better serve the local community in the area with immigration-related legal issues.
