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Staying in the U.S. through Marriage: A Practical Guide for Immigrants
USCIS now demands civil marriage certificates (effective March 3, 2025) and tightens checks on marriage validity. K-1 visas require marriage…
EPCSO Adopts Detention-Based WSO Model Under SB 8 Immigration Law
EPCSO chose the Warrant Service Officer model under SB 8 to limit immigration enforcement to jail settings. Detention officers will…
Tallahassee Has Not Upheld ICE 287(g) Pact, Review Continues
Tallahassee has not approved the 287(g) ICE pact. A June 2025 3–2 vote reopened review; the city seeks legal advice…
Remain in Mexico 2.0: Implications for Asylum Seekers
Remain in Mexico 2.0, reinstated in 2025, returns many asylum seekers to Mexico for hearings via video or in-person at…
Birthright Citizenship in 2025: Courts Decide, Prompting Legal Battle
Executive Order 14160 sought to limit birthright citizenship for children of many noncitizen parents. Courts blocked the order; appeals largely…
End of CHNV Parole: What It Means for Latin American Migrants
The CHNV Parole Program ended in 2025 after a Trump executive order. DHS enacted a 60–90 day wind-down, closed new…
Candace Owens Visa Case: Australia’s Character Test Upheld in 2025
On 15 October 2025 the High Court upheld the refusal of Candace Owens’ visa under Section 501, confirming risk‑based character…
Judge Extends Block on Chicago National Guard Deployment Court Ruling
Judge April Perry extended a TRO for 30 days blocking federalization of 300 Illinois National Guard troops in Chicago while…