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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced important changes to the maximum validity periods for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). These updates may affect both current applicants and individuals considering filing for employment authorization and are intended to increase the frequency of applicant vetting. Maximum validity periods of some Employment Authorization Documents will be […]

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December 15, 2025

In the years following 9/11, federal scrutiny intensified around anything that hinted at national-security risk. One of the most dramatic examples came from the New Mexico desert, where a Canadian explosives instructor, David Hudak, found himself at the center of a high-profile federal prosecution and, later, a series of immigration proceedings where attorney John Lawit […]

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December 2, 2025

Original Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-to-mandate-electronic-payments-for-applications WASHINGTON— As previously announced, on Oct. 28, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will only accept electronic payments for paper-filed forms. Payments may be made either via credit card or debit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, or ACH debit transactions from a U.S. bank account using Form G-1650, Authorization […]

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October 30, 2025

A New Layer of Scrutiny for Certain Visa Applicants Starting August 20, 2025, a new pilot program from the U.S. Department of State (DOS) introduces an additional requirement for select B-1/B-2 visa applicants: a visa bond of up to $15,000, aimed at ensuring timely departure from the U.S. This 12-month initiative, ending August 5, 2026, […]

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October 2, 2025

The Trump administration has implemented a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, targeting a program designed to bring highly skilled foreign workers to America. Through an executive order signed Friday evening, President Trump established this additional surcharge and prohibited H-1B applicants from U.S. entry without payment completion. “We’re going to be able to keep people […]

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September 22, 2025

Starting April 11, 2025, the U.S. government has implemented a new mandatory registration requirement for certain non-immigrants residing in the United States. This initiative, managed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), ensures compliance with updated immigration regulations and helps maintain accurate biographic information records. Understanding the New Registration Requirement Announced on March 6, 2025, […]

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April 21, 2025

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a new presidential proclamation formally labeling certain cartels and transnational criminal organizations as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs). This executive order represents a major shift in U.S. legal strategy for combating violent drug cartels. By deploying the legal architecture typically reserved for […]

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April 21, 2025

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a presidential proclamation declaring a national emergency at the southern border of the United States. This announcement follows a period of heightened political debate over immigration enforcement, border security, and federal resources. While the White House frames this declaration as necessary to address what it calls an […]

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April 21, 2025

In the early days of his second term, President Donald Trump enacted a series of executive orders and policy changes aimed at strengthening U.S. border security. These initiatives include the reinstatement of the “Remain in Mexico” policy, the termination of certain humanitarian parole programs, and the expansion of detention facilities. While proponents argue that these […]

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April 21, 2025

The U.S. government has issued new executive orders aimed at strengthening immigration enforcement. These policies increase detentions for undocumented immigrants, expand expedited removals, and encourage state and local law enforcement to work with federal immigration authorities. Additionally, new measures impose penalties on undocumented individuals and sanctions on countries that refuse to accept deported individuals. For […]

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February 21, 2025