Trump Immigration Bulletin 

DHS Terminates the 2021 Designation for Venezuelan TPS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of the 2021 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for nationals of Venezuela.
Venezuela's 2021 designation is set to expire on September 10, 2025. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about how this termination may affect your status.

No More Checks: USCIS Switching to Debit and Credit Cards

USCIS has updated its payment policy to expand debit card payments through Form G-1650, in addition to credit cards. Beginning October 28, 2025, the agency will no longer accept checks or money orders.

USCIS Updates “Good Moral Character” Standard for Naturalization

USCIS has issued new guidance on how officers evaluate “good moral character” for naturalization applicants. Officers will now consider positive factors, not only the absence of negative behavior, when making decisions. A few examples of favorable factors include: paying taxes, caring for family, steady work, community involvement, and military service.

USCIS Changes CSPA Age Calculation, Raising Risk of Aging Out

Starting August 15, 2025, USCIS will calculate a child's age under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) using the "Final Action Dates" chart instead of the "Dates for Filing" chart. This change will cause many more applicants to lose eligibility by "aging out". Applications filed before August 15 will still calculate using "Dates for Filing".

Federal Judge Postpones TPS Terminations for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua

A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. TPS protections for these countries have been extended until at least November 18, 2025, when a hearing on the merits of the lawsuit will take place.

DOS Limits Interview Waivers for US Nonimmigrant Visas

Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State will require most nonimmigrant visa applicants to undergo an in-person consular interview. Interview waivers will remain available only for limited categories that meet eligibility criteria.

Birthright Citizenship Update – Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Order

A federal judge in New Hampshire granted class-action status on July 10 to a lawsuit brought by the ACLU on behalf of a pregnant immigrant, immigrant parents and their infants who would be denied birthright citizenship under a Trump executive order. The judge granted a temporary block of the President's order restricting birthright citizenship from going into effect throughout the country.

Birthright Citizenship Supreme Court Ruling - What You Need to Know

The June 27 Supreme Court ruling on the birthright citizenship case limited the ability of district judges to issue nationwide injunctions. It did NOT decide on Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship. The order ending birthright citizenship will go into effect unless someone sues in their own area or joins a class action, which some groups are already working on. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about how your child may be impacted.

Judge Blocks DHS from Terminating Haitian TPS

A U.S. District Court judge blocked the Department of Homeland Security’s attempt to terminate the TPS designation for Haiti. Currently, Haiti’s TPS protections remain intact and will expire on the original date of February 3, 2026.

DHS Terminates TPS for Haiti - Know the Key Dates

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for nationals of Haiti. Haiti's designation is set to expire on September 2, 2025. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about how this termination may affect your status.