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The Department of State Directs Consular Officials to Consider Health Conditions When Issuing Visas
Under the direction of the Trump administration, to continue its effort to limit legal immigration, the Secretary of State sent a cable to U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad to consider health issues when issuing visas. Read More >>
What To Do If You Receive a “Call-In Appointment” Notice from ICE
Over the past several weeks, many non-citizens across the United States have begun receiving letters in the mail from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requesting that they appear for a “Call-In Appointment” at their local Read More >>
What a Federal Government Shutdown Means for Immigration Cases
When Congress fails to pass funding legislation or a continuing resolution, many federal agencies must curb or halt operations. In the immigration context, the consequences can ripple through USCIS, EOIR (immigration courts), the State Department Read More >>
Increased Scrutiny on Proving Good Moral Character for Naturalization Applicants
Overview of the August 15, 2025 USCIS Memo On August 15, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new Policy Memorandum (PM-602-0188) that changes the way officers evaluate the "good moral character" (GMC) Read More >>
DACA’s Current Status
The status of DACA has changed very little in the years since several states filed a lawsuit in Texas to attempt to end DACA almost five years ago. The most recent developments are from earlier Read More >>
Understanding the New Immigration Bond Landscape: What You Need to Know
The Laken Riley Act: What It Does In January 2025, Congress passed—and President Trump signed—the Laken Riley Act, which broadens the scope of mandatory immigration detention. The Laken Riley Act erodes due process and means Read More >>