05/13/25
DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Afghan nationals. Afghanistan’s designation is set to expire on May 20, 2025, and will be officially terminated on July 14, 2025. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about how this termination may affect your status.
05/06/25
DHS Restores F-1 Status of International Students
Last month, thousands of international students on F-1 visas learned that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had terminated their records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) system. This effectively stopped them from continuing their studies here. After the filing of multiple lawsuits , DHS reversed its decision and reinstated the records of the affected international students, restoring their F-1 status.
05/06/25
DHS Announces Six-Month TPS Extension for South Sudan
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a six-month Temporary Protected Status (TPS) extension for South Sudan from May 4, 2025, through November 3, 2025. Certain Employment Authorization Document (EAD) categories with original expiration dates of November 3, 2023, and May 3, 2025, will also be extended through November 3, 2025. Contact Antonini & Cohen if you have questions about your TPS eligibility.
04/17/25
REGISTRATION UPDATE: DHS Issues Official Registration Form and Evidence of Registration
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requires certain immigrants who have been or plan to be in the US for over 30 days to register with the federal government. Certain noncitizen children turning 14 must register within 30 days after their birthday. Please note that not all noncitizens are included in the registration requirement. To register, individuals must use form G-325R and carry proof of their registration. There are civil and criminal consequences attached to this requirement.
04/14/25
Federal Judge Blocks Termination of Parole for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela
A federal judge in Massachusetts has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to terminate the humanitarian parole program for immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV). This ruling allows beneficiaries to continue working in the US and access their humanitarian benefits. The situation continues to evolve, so check back here for updates. Contact Antonini & Cohen if you have questions about humanitarian parole.
04/03/25
Halt on Venezuela’s TPS Termination Provides Temporary Relief
As a result of the U.S. District Court’s decision to halt the termination of Venezuela’s 2023 TPS designation, USCIS is reverting to the original 18-month extension that was announced on January 17, 2025. This extension lasts from April 3, 2025, to October 2, 2026. The re-registration period is open until September 10, 2025, and employment authorization under TPS will automatically be extended through April 2, 2026. The duration of the postponement remains unknown. Call us if you have any questions about how this may affect your status.
03/31/25
Lawsuit Challenges DHS’s Alien Registration Requirement Rule
Several immigrant rights groups sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the U.S. District Court - District of Columbia. The lawsuit challenges the recent DHS rule requiring unauthorized immigrants to register with the federal government or face criminal prosecution. Make sure to check back often for more updates.
03/31/25
Federal Judge Issues Temporary Pause on Venezuela TPS Termination Attempt
A U.S. District Court judge in California issued a temporary halt to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) efforts to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans. DHS had originally planned to terminate TPS for Venezuelans on April 7, 2025; however, because of this Court order, Venezuelans with TPS benefits under the 2023 designation will receive an automatic extension of employment authorization through April 2, 2026, according to a TPS extension granted during the final days of the Biden Administration.
03/25/25
DHS Ends Parole Programs for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, & Venezuelan Nationals
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a notice warning of termination of the humanitarian parole programs known as CHNV (Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela). DHS expects the termination to take effect on April 24, 2025. The notice states that all pending applications for CHNV parole will be cancelled and work authorization under the program will be revoked. This means that all CHNV parole recipients will no longer have the right to remain in the US lawfully. Note that the notice concerns CHNV parole and does not affect those granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or other humanitarian relief.
03/21/25
EOIR Eliminates Status Dockets – No More Indefinite Cases
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) issued a new Memorandum eliminating the “status docket,” a tool judges used to defer cases indefinitely. EOIR is now recalling these cases for hearings. Respondents with deferred cases will soon receive notices for court hearings to finalize their cases. If you're in removal proceedings and affected by this policy change, contact Antonini & Cohen immediately for guidance.