08/13/25
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".
08/01/25
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.
07/25/25
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.
07/10/25
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.
07/01/25
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.
06/27/25
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.
06/27/25
DHS and DOJ Adjust Fine Process for Immigration Violations
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new rule adjusting the process for fining individuals who commit certain immigration violations, such as unlawful entry or failure to comply with a voluntary departure or final removal order. The new rule eliminates the 30-day notice and shortens the process of contesting the fine. The Trump administration started issuing fines earlier in June.
06/11/25
Trump Issues Travel Bans and Restrictions for 19 Countries
The Trump administration announced a travel ban starting on June 9th for foreign nationals currently outside the US without a valid visa. Twelve countries will be subject to a total ban, prohibiting the issuance of both immigrant and nonimmigrant visas. An additional seven countries will face partial travel restrictions suspending the issuance of B, J, M, and F visas. However, certain individuals, such as legal permanent residents, are exempt from the travel ban. Stay tuned for further updates.
06/05/25
DHS Terminates TPS for Nepal - Know the Key Dates
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for nationals of Nepal. Nepal's designation is set to expire on June 24th, 2025, and will be officially terminated on August 5, 2025. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about how this termination may affect your status.