USCIS Opens New Atlanta Asylum Office to Expand Interview Capacity
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the opening of a new Atlanta Asylum Office, expanding the agency’s capacity to conduct affirmative
Read More »USCIS Issues TPS Employment Authorization Guidance Following Supreme Court TPS Ruling
USCIS has issued a series of E-Verify and Form I-9 updates affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries from Burma, Ethiopia, Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria,
Read More »United States Does Not Renew USMCA Agreement Past 2036
On July 1, 2026, the United States government elected to not renew the Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USMCA) in its
Read More »DHS Expands Waiver Authority for Border Barrier Construction in Texas
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new determination expanding its waiver authority to facilitate the rapid construction of border barriers and related
Read More »DHS Proposes Major Overhaul of EB-5 Program Regulations
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a proposed rule that would comprehensively implement the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) and significantly
Read More »Supreme Court Reaffirms Birthright Citizenship Under the Fourteenth Amendment
In a landmark decision issued on June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) struck down President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship and
Read More »DHS Finalizes Alien Registration Rule Introducing New USCIS Form G-325R
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule amending regulations on alien registration and fingerprinting, formalizing the introduction of Form G-325R
Read More »Supreme Court Allows Restrictions on Asylum Access at the Border
On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado (No. 25-5) that asylum seekers must physically enter the United States before gaining the right to
Read More »Supreme Court Allows Termination of TPS for Haitians and Syrians
In a significant immigration ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000
Read More »Supreme Court Expands DHS Authority Over Returning Green Card Holders With Criminal Charges
On June 23, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a significant immigration decision in Blanche v. Lau, holding that border officers do not need clear and convincing evidence
Read More »DHS Proposes Significant Increases to Naturalization Fees
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed rule (RIN 1615-AD08) that would substantially increase the cost of applying for U.S. citizenship and related
Read More »USCIS Issues New Guidance on H-2A Petitions for Dairy Workers
On June 17, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a policy memorandum clarifying how temporary or seasonal need is evaluated for H-2A petitions
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