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We are at a frightening crossroads in our country. Two U.S. citizens have been killed standing up for the due process rights of their neighbors. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has sent thousands of Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials to Minneapolis, a city with a large refugee […]
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ENGLISH El 14 de enero de 2026, el Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos anunció una nueva política radical: la suspensión de la expedición de visados de inmigrante para los nacionales de 75 países, justificada por el hecho de que estas nacionalidades presentan un «alto riesgo de uso de prestaciones públicas». A partir del […]
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Español On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced a sweeping new policy: a pause on immigrant visa issuances for nationals of 75 countries, justified on the grounds that these nationalities are at “high risk of public benefits usage.” Effective January 21, 2026, consular posts around the world will continue interviewing applicants from […]
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As outlined in our article, Sweeping Immigration Restrictions Issued by Trump Administration, on June 4, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a “travel ban” on nationals of certain countries from entering the United States and on December 2, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an Indefinite Hold on decisions for pending immigration applications, […]
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Last week, two U.S. National Guard members were senselessly and tragically shot in Washington D.C. The alleged shooter was a citizen of Afghanistan who was recently granted asylum protection by the Trump Administration. In response to this tragedy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced broad immigration restrictions, to take effect immediately. Below is a […]
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Español On March 25, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will publish notice that it is terminating the parole program for inadmissible noncitizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela (CHNV) and their immediate family members. The termination of CHNV parole is expected to be published on March 25, 2025, and will take effect 30 […]
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US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, Haiti, and Ethiopia. These changes aim to provide essential protection and opportunities for those fleeing conflict and instability in their home countries. This article will provide information on TPS in general and these recent updates. What […]
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Temporary Protected Status, or “TPS” is a program where individuals, who are already in the United States, may receive some protections because the conditions in the designated country temporarily prevent them from returning safely. TPS beneficiaries are provided protection against removal or deportation, are eligible to receive an employment authorization document (EAD), and in certain […]
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On July 7, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the implementation of a new Family Reunification Parole (FRP) process for nationals from Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras who have approved I-130s filed by U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) family members in the United States. These countries join Cuba and […]
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On December 9, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it was extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Documentation for individuals with TPS for individuals from El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan until October 4, 2021. TPS beneficiaries from El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan who properly re-registered during the most recent Registration period DO NOT need to file […]
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