USCIS halts all immigration applications from 19 ‘high-risk’ countries
Federal judge bars warrantless ICE sweeps in Washington, D.C.
US imposes targeted visa bans on Nigerians linked to anti-Christian violence
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Deportation flights to Venezuela resume despite White House ‘airspace closure’ threat
ICE charter flights carrying deportees have resumed to Caracas even after President Trump declared Venezuelan airspace closed. The development signals tougher enforcement against Venezuelans who lost TPS and adds uncertainty for employers of Venezuelan nationals in the U.S.
Trump’s derogatory remarks about Somali immigrants spark policy fears
President Trump’s inflammatory comments about Somali immigrants have intensified uncertainty for Somali visa applicants and TPS holders. Coupled with cancelled USCIS interviews, the remarks hint at possible new entry restrictions that could disrupt employers relying on Somali talent.
USCIS Issues Tougher Guidance for Applicants From Travel-Ban Countries
New USCIS guidance instructs officers to weigh nationality from 19 travel-ban countries as a major negative factor in discretionary immigration cases filed on or after Nov. 27, 2025. Expect longer processing, more evidence requests and higher denial risk for affected applicants and their U.S. employers.
Labor Department’s ‘Project Firewall’ Expands H-1B Oversight Beyond Complaint-Based Investigations
DOL’s new Project Firewall allows proactive, agency-initiated audits of H-1B employers, ending the era of purely complaint-driven investigations. Companies must tighten wage documentation, client-site oversight and Public Access Files to avoid fines, debarment or petition revocation.