Recent court decisions, including multiple rulings from federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court, have reshaped the future of many Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and humanitarian parole programs. These changes affect hundreds of thousands of individuals currently...

The U.S. Department of State has expanded a visa bond pilot program that could significantly affect certain applicants for B-1/B-2 visitor visas (tourism and business). Under this program, some applicants may be required to post a refundable bond of up to $15,000 as a...

As of January 1, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented a new policy that affects many pending immigration benefit applications. Under this policy, USCIS officers are required to pause final decisions on certain cases while additional...

On December 15, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the termination of the Family Reunification Parole (FRP) processes for certain countries. The termination will take effect on January 14, 2026. The...

The U.S. government has announced new and expanded country-based entry restrictions that will take effect on January 1, 2026. These changes impact certain foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States on immigrant and nonimmigrant visas, depending on their...

Overview Recent reports have confirmed a new collaboration between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that affects domestic air travel within the United States. Under this program, TSA shares passenger lists...

DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia following a review of current country conditions. According to DHS, conditions in...

In response to the recent shooting in Washington, D.C., involving an Afghan national, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued updated guidance on how it evaluates immigration requests from certain countries. The new policy allows USCIS officers to...

A major development came on November 19, 2025, when a federal judge in the Southern District of New York temporarily blocked the government from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria. TPS for Syria had been scheduled to end on November 21, 2025, but the...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma (Myanmar) will be terminated effective January 26, 2026. This decision comes after a comprehensive review of the conditions in Burma and consultations with...