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Immigration Reform is a term commonly used to refer to comprehensive efforts to address limitations, deficiencies and inequalities within a country's immigration policies and systems. In the United States, the term is often used to describe legislative efforts to remedy problems associated with illegal immigration, including protecting undocumented workers, expanding citizenship eligibility, and strengthening border security.   less -
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Humanitarian Parole Uncertainty: SCOTUS Halts CHNV Program, While Lower Court Orders Continued for Processing for CHNV, Afghans,...

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The U.S. Supreme Court has lifted an April 14, 2025, temporary injunction blocking the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS’s) decision to terminate humanitarian parole for individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and...more

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Follow-Up: Federal Court Orders Resumption of Application Processing for CHNV and Other Humanitarian Parole Beneficiaries

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As a follow-up to the April 14 update regarding the federal court’s temporary block on the Trump administration’s termination of the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela (CHNV) parole program, a new ruling has now been issued...more

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Recent Developments in U.S. Immigration Policy: Venezuelan TPS, Afghan TPS and Birthright Citizenship

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Venezuelan TPS: Legal Challenges and Employment Impacts - On May 19, 2025, the Supreme Court lifted a lower court injunction blocking the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans. As a result of this...more

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The UK Immigration White Paper: Big Changes Leading to Bigger Questions

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On 12 May 2025, the UK Government published its immigration white paper, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, proposing changes that have generated significant public and market reaction because of the impact to...more

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SCOTUS Unravels 2023 TPS for Venezuela: Employers Await USCIS Guidance

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In a pivotal immigration development, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has effectively granted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) permission to proceed with the termination of the 2023 Temporary Protected Status (TPS)...more

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Termination of TPS for Afghans Effective July 14, 2025: Implications and Legal Challenge

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under Secretary Kristi Noem, has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan nationals residing in the United States. The notice of termination,...more

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CHNV Parole Pause, Continued: Mass Terminations Still Blocked, but SCOTUS Appeal Looms

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In the ongoing narrative of the Trump administration’s attempt to repeal the Humanitarian Parole program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV), on Monday, May 5th, the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit...more

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Do Weekends Count? SCOTUS Decides They Don’t for Voluntary-Departure Deadline

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On calculating a noncitizen’s voluntary-departure deadline, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a deadline that falls on a weekend or legal holiday automatically extends to the next business day. Monsalvo Velázquez v. Bondi, No....more

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CHNV Parole Pause: Mass Terminations Blocked, Chaos for Employers as Emergency Motion Filed by Government

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Last week, a federal district court in Massachusetts temporarily blocked the mass termination of parole and employment authorization for beneficiaries of the Humanitarian Parole program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and...more

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New Registration Requirement for Noncitizens Staying in the United States for 30+ Days

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Key Takeaways - - Certain noncitizens of age 14 or older must now register with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) if they remain in the United States for 30 days or more. - Some noncitizens are already...more

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USCIS New Alien Registration Requirement: Are You on the List?

On March 12, 2025, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services published the Interim Final Rule in the Federal Register, “Alien Registration Form and Evidence of Registration,” that became effective on April 11, 2025....more

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The New Immigration Registry: What You Need to Know

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On April 11, 2025, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin enforcing the newly created requirement....more

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Noncitizen Alien Registration Requirement Takes Effect on April 11, 2025

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Effective April 11, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), requires certain noncitizens to apply for registration and fingerprinting....more

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Update: New Regulation on Alien Registration Requirement Takes Effect on April 11 After Federal Judge Denies Request for...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Interim Final Rule (IFR) requiring non-citizens who remain in the U.S. for 30 days or more — and were not previously registered — to register and carry proof of their...more

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Key Immigration Changes Under President Trump 2.0

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Since day one in the Oval Office, President Trump has made sweeping immigration policy changes with a focus on tightening the U.S. borders and deporting undocumented migrants. While these changes undoubtedly affect...more

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Trump Administration Offers New Immigration Updates and Details

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Our Immigration Team inspects the latest guidance and new policies from the Trump Administration and how they will affect travel for U.S. citizens, immigrants, and visitors....more

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USCIS to Establish Alien Registration Form and Process for Undocumented Immigrants

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USCIS has announced that it is establishing a new form and process by which undocumented immigrants may register pursuant to section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. § 1302) and a Jan. 20, 2025,...more

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Florida Enacts Two Sweeping Immigration Enforcement Laws

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On February 13, 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law two immigration-related bills aimed at assisting enforcement of President Trump’s immigration policies. Below are some key aspects of the new laws....more

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The Top 5 Things to Keep in Mind While Cooperating with an ICE or FDNS Visit

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Immigration authorities have several functions that may bring them to a business to conduct immigration and employment-related investigations. As the government prioritizes these investigative functions, it is important for...more

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DHS Partially Vacates 2024 Temporary Protected Status Decision for Haiti

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On February 24, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register partially vacating the July 1, 2024 extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)...more

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From Ally to Adversary: Employers Face New EEOC Scrutiny for Hiring Immigrants

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In a dramatic policy shift, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) under Acting Chair Andrea Lucas announced, in a press release, a new focus on unlawful employment practices that favor non-American workers...more

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ICE Inspections in the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know

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With the increasing activity by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), employers should be aware of their responsibilities and how to interact with ICE agents. Generally, ICE agents may inspect a business for...more

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Recent Executive Orders May Affect Immigration Pathways for AI and Related Fields

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In recent weeks, the Trump administration has issued significant executive orders concerning artificial intelligence (AI) that may influence immigration pathways for professionals in AI and related fields...more

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Cozen Cities - February 19, 2025

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CHICAGO — Restaurant Workers Prepare as ICE Arrests Cast Uncertainty -Chicago restaurant workers are bracing for possible U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests, despite no confirmed raids. Fears have led...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Florida Immigration Update

Prior to taking office, President Trump promised his constituents that he would be tough on immigration. In keeping with this campaign promise, since taking office, President Trump has issued over 10 different executive...more

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