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Trump Admin Conducts 10,067 Immigration Flights in Less Than 10 Months
In under ten months in 2025, 10,357 enforcement flights marked a 79% increase from 2024, peaking in September with 1,464…
Trump Admin Adds 50,000 Federal Workers, Security and Immigration
Since January 2025 the administration hired 50,000 workers for security and immigration amid a broader hiring freeze; overall federal staff…
DHS Streamlines H-2A Filings for Agricultural Employers Under New Rule
Effective October 2, 2025, DHS allows USCIS to start reviewing certain H-2A petitions after DOL issues an acceptance notice. Employers…
Kristi Noem: Green Card Processing Sped Up with Strong Vetting
Kristi Noem announced faster, tighter green card and visa processing, citing reduced backlogs and more naturalizations. The administration set three…
Cap-Exempt H-1Bs in 2025: Compliance and STEM Policy Shifts
Effective January 17, 2025, USCIS expanded cap-exempt H-1B eligibility to research-centered and project-based roles meeting a 50% time threshold, tightened…
ICE Discloses 230+ Undocumented Immigrants Removed Over 10 Days in Florida
In a 10-day operation in November 2025, ICE removed over 230 undocumented immigrants in Florida, including 150+ arrested for sex…
What Employers Should Do About I-9/E-Verify Delays During Shutdown
E‑Verify was offline during the October 2025 shutdown but I‑9 rules still applied. Employers must submit delayed E‑Verify cases by…
When Will E-Verify Be Fully Restored After November 12, 2025 Shutdown?
E-Verify stayed offline after the November 12, 2025 government reopening with no confirmed restart date. Employers should retain I-9 records,…