Under the Trump administration, as of March 2026, asylum rules have undergone significant changes characterized by processing pauses, entry restrictions, and new financial requirements. Current Asylum Processing Holds Adjudication Pause: USCIS has placed an indefinite "adjudicative hold" on all pending affirmative asylum applications (Form I-589), regardless of...
It is important that undocumented immigrants should limit their time on the road ― only driving for work, school or essential errands ― and avoid transporting other undocumented immigrants, who will also be detained if you are stopped by ICE. Are you required to pull over...
A final rule published in September 2025 by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grants U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) the authority to hire and train special agents with expanded law enforcement powers, including the ability to make arrests. The rule is scheduled to take...
Many clients are asking me what happen during the asylum pause. We will discuss below what happen during the asylum pause and what can you expect on your pending Employment Authorization Document. Does the asylum clock continues to run during the pause?Yes, despite the current asylum...
Do you need Caregivers in your Care Facility? This is a very challenging time for those Care Home Facility owners because of the shortage of Caregivers. Many caregivers can be petitioned by the facility owners whether they are coming from the Philippines or already in...
While dual citizenship is still legally recognized in the United States, Donald Trump's administration has taken action to restrict it, most significantly by attempting to end birthright citizenship for children of certain non-citizens. The policy, introduced through a January 2025 executive order, is currently blocked...
When the asylum decision process is paused by the Trump administration, it means that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has temporarily stopped issuing final decisions to grant or deny pending asylum applications. This action was taken in late November 2025, in the wake of...
It is important that undocumented immigrants should limit their time on the road ― only driving for work, school or essential errands ― and avoid transporting other undocumented immigrants, who will also be detained if you are stopped by ICE.Are you required to pull over...
Yes, Caregivers can be petitioned for Green Card under Employment Based EB3 - other workers. You can verify this information in the Visa Bulletin as part of the Employment based category. This benefit is allowed you to have a Permanent Resident card and bring with...
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a "knock and talk" operation in a diverse Fremont neighborhood, specifically theSundale area, on the morning of Saturday, November 8, 2025. Agents used unmarked vehicles and conducted voluntary home visits, described as "knock and talk" operations, where they...
Generally, green card holders can travel outside the United States. However, whenever green card holders are coming back to the United States, they are applying for admission at the port of entry. This is when the inadmissibility issues come into play.If you committed any crime...
Two international students at California colleges are suing the federal government after they were among dozens in the state whose student visas were revoked and whose records in a key federal database were terminated, effectively stripping them of the ability to continue studying in the...