In recent weeks, thousands of asylum seekers across the country have panicked after seeing social media posts urging them to pay the new fees before the start of the new fiscal year on October 1st. The Federal Government’s messaging about the new immigration fees has been inconsistent and changes frequently, leaving many asylum seekers confused … Continued
Last week, the Trump administration announced a large-scale immigration enforcement effort in the Bay Area, deploying more than 100 federal agents including personnel from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection to the U.S. Coast Guard base in the East Bay. Federal officials insist the operation targets “the worst of the worst,” including violent offenders and … Continued
On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a new $1,000 immigration fee for migrants granted humanitarian parole. According to a statement from the department’s public affairs office, the fee is intended to “institute accountability and prevent rampant fraud of the parole system.” It is also aimed at strengthening oversight and deterring misuse of … Continued
A federal judge has ruled in favor of individuals wrongfully arrested in recent ICE and Border Patrol operations, reinforcing limits on ICE’s ability to arrest people without warrants or probable cause. The ruling extends a 2022 consent decree originally designed to restrict such arrests, through at least February 2, 2026. The judge found that ICE … Continued
On October 3rd, 2025, a notice from the Department of Health and Human Services was sent to legal service providers representing unaccompanied migrant children. The notice stated that the Department of Homeland Security “will provide a one-time resettlement support stipend of $2,500 … to unaccompanied alien children, 14 years of age and older, who have … Continued
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court ruled for a second time to allow the Trump administration to proceed with their plans to cease the implementation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans, a move that will affect an estimated 300,000 migrants living in the United States. This decision comes after the Ninth Circuit Court … Continued
The U.S. government officially shut down on September 30th at midnight. This affects many federal services, though not all agencies will close entirely. Below is how immigration processes are impacted. What Continues as Normal ● USCIS: Stays open, they will handle green cards, citizenship, and work permits as usual (fee-funded). ● Customs and Border Protection … Continued
The Trump administration has started the unprecedented practice of arresting individuals after they appear for scheduled immigration hearings. They are legally required to attend these hearings. This is creating widespread fear among those seeking asylum through lawful channels. In response, advocates for immigrant rights and legal teams supporting immigrants are increasingly turning to the legal … Continued
On Saturday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed five new bills aimed at protecting the state’s large immigrant population. The new legislation includes measures such as banning federal agents from wearing face coverings, safeguarding immigrants’ health care information, requiring officers to identify themselves with badges or name tags, and notifying families when federal agents are present … Continued
On Friday, President Donald Trump announced a significant increase in the H-1B visa fee, raising it to $100,000. The policy took effect on Sunday, requiring a one-time payment of $100,000 for all new H-1B visa applications. Previously, fees ranged from $2,000 to $5,000, depending on the size of the sponsoring company. Employers must now provide … Continued