Legal
Your hub for trusted information and recent advancements in U.S. immigration. We provide immigrants across the globe with authoritative resources and up-to-date insights on U.S. immigration laws, policy shifts, and processes. Empower your journey with our expert guidance and tools to navigate the complexities of immigrating to the U.S. with confidence.
Bangladeshi asylum seeker detained in US as Canada refuses return
Mahin Shahriar, who lived in Canada since 2019, has been held by ICE for nearly six months after an accidental border crossing. Canada refuses readmission despite his ties, while his…
Pritzker Signs New Order Creating Illinois Accountability Commission
Governor Pritzker signed an immediate executive order creating a nine-member Illinois Accountability Commission to document federal immigration enforcement,…
Saudi Arabia bans recruitment and permit fees for domestic workers
From October 2025 Saudi Arabia bars employers from charging domestic workers recruitment or permit fees. The ministry’s Guide…
Cruz and Crane push citizenship-proof for federal elections
In October 2025, Sen. Cruz and Rep. Crane asked the EAC to require documentary proof of citizenship—passport, birth…
Staying in the U.S. through Marriage: A Practical Guide for Immigrants
USCIS now demands civil marriage certificates (effective March 3, 2025) and tightens checks on marriage validity. K-1 visas…
EPCSO Adopts Detention-Based WSO Model Under SB 8 Immigration Law
EPCSO chose the Warrant Service Officer model under SB 8 to limit immigration enforcement to jail settings. Detention…
Tallahassee Has Not Upheld ICE 287(g) Pact, Review Continues
Tallahassee has not approved the 287(g) ICE pact. A June 2025 3–2 vote reopened review; the city seeks…
Remain in Mexico 2.0: Implications for Asylum Seekers
Remain in Mexico 2.0, reinstated in 2025, returns many asylum seekers to Mexico for hearings via video or…
Birthright Citizenship in 2025: Courts Decide, Prompting Legal Battle
Executive Order 14160 sought to limit birthright citizenship for children of many noncitizen parents. Courts blocked the order;…
End of CHNV Parole: What It Means for Latin American Migrants
The CHNV Parole Program ended in 2025 after a Trump executive order. DHS enacted a 60–90 day wind-down,…