End of Automatic Work Permit Extensions: USCIS Prioritizes Screening Before Any Renewal
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published an interim rule on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The rule ends the practice of automatically extending Employment Authorization Documents (EADs)—work permits—for most foreign…
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks $100 Annual Asylum Fee Over Conflicting Government Policies
A federal judge in Maryland has temporarily blocked the new $100 annual asylum application fee, citing contradictory guidance from two federal agencies. Judge Stephanie Gallagher found that USCIS and EOIR…
White House Plans Major Overhaul of ICE Leadership
The White House is preparing to implement a significant shakeup within Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to several U.S. media outlets, the Trump administration is considering replacing some regional…
Overcrowded ICE Facilities Lead to Secret Detentions in a Basement San Diego Federal Courthouse
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has detained hundreds of migrants in the basement of San Diego’s federal courthouse, turning the space into a makeshift holding site amid a shortage of…
Tropical Storm Melissa: At Least Three Dead and Significant Damage Reported in Haiti
Port-au-Prince, Friday, October 24, 2025 — At least three people are dead and five others have been injured as Tropical Storm Melissa strikes Haiti, according to a report (#2) released…
