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President Trump’s Initial Executive Orders on Immigration Focus on Border Enforcement, Extreme Vetting, Restrictions on Birthright Citizenship, and Termination of Humanitarian Programs

President Donald J. Trump signed an array of immigration-related executive orders (EOs) among dozens of executive actions taken shortly after his inauguration. The most sweeping immigration orders pertain to enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border, but other significant orders were aimed…

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Potential Federal Government Shutdown due to FY 2025 Budget Impasse (Some Immigration Processing Would Continue)

As FY 2025 federal budget discussions continue, U.S. government funding could expire after midnight on September 30, 2024 if Congress fails to pass legislation to avoid a government shutdown. In the event of a shutdown, some immigration processes would be…

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Parole in Place Program for Undocumented Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens – What Employers and Foreign Nationals Need to Know

On August 19, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services began accepting applications for the new parole in place (PIP) program for certain undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens. Successful applicants for parole in place may be able to apply…

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Biden Administration Opens Parole in Place Program for Undocumented Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens

Beginning today, the Department of Homeland Security will accept applications for the new parole in place (PIP) program for certain undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens. Applicants must submit USCIS Form I-131F and supporting documentation online. Paper applications are…

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USCIS Fee Rule Takes Effect April 1 with Significant Increases for Employment-Based Filings

Effective April 1, 2024, USCIS will increase and create separate filing fees for H-1B, L-1, and other nonimmigrant case types. The H-1B petition fee will rise to $780, from $460, a 70% increase. The L-1 petition fee will increase to…

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