Month: May 2025
May 15, 2025
DHS fires USCIS employees: How does it affect your case?
On February 14, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dismissed nearly 50 employees from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), classifying them as “non-mission critical personnel in probationary status.” USCIS is responsible for reviewing requests related to immigration benefits, and last year, it processed a record 10.9 million applications. While the agency has struggled […]
May 13, 2025
A federal judge blocks termination of TPS for Venezuelans
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the cancellation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for about 350,000 Venezuelans. U.S. District Court Judge Edward Chen’s ruling applies to those who registered under the October 3, 2023 TPS designation for Venezuela. This decision comes from the case National TPS Alliance, et al. v. Noem, et al. Before this […]
May 11, 2025
Understanding the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) and Its Role in U.S. Immigration
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is the highest administrative body responsible for interpreting and applying U.S. immigration laws. Located at the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia, the BIA plays a crucial role in reviewing immigration-related decisions. Its rulings significantly impact immigrants’ lives across the country. The BIA is […]
May 9, 2025
April 11, 2025 Deadline for Immigrant Registration Under Alien Registration Act
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a nationwide reminder to all noncitizens: if you’ve been in the United States for 30 days or more, you must register with the federal government by April 11, 2025, in accordance with the Alien Registration Act. This renewed enforcement effort follows Executive Order 14159, signed by President […]
May 6, 2025
What is the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals?
If the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) or an Immigration Judge denies your case, you may request a review of the decision by filing a Petition for Review with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The filing fee is $500. This federal court examines the rulings of the Immigration Judge and the BIA to determine […]