State Department restarts trucker-visa processing with tougher CDL and English tests
U.S. lifts visa processing freeze for foreign-trained doctors
Legal battle intensifies as Yemen TPS termination takes effect
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Supreme Court hears arguments on ending TPS for Haitians and Syrians
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on May 4 in a case that challenges the Trump administration’s bid to end TPS for Haiti and Syria. Conservative justices appeared sympathetic to the government’s claim of unreviewable discretion, while liberal justices emphasized humanitarian risks. A ruling due by June could strip employment authorization from hundreds of thousands of workers or reaffirm court oversight of TPS decisions, with major compliance implications for U.S. employers.
Surge in DACA renewal wait times leaves ‘Dreamers’ jobless and at risk of removal
USCIS data show median DACA-renewal processing times have quadrupled to about 70 days, with many cases exceeding six months. Lapsed work permits are pushing teachers, health-care staff and other skilled ‘Dreamers’ out of their jobs and into deportation risk. USCIS blames enhanced vetting; lawmakers and advocates demand automatic extensions and additional resources. Employers should file renewals early, explore alternative visa options and prepare for I-9 compliance challenges.
Report reveals quarter of FBI workforce diverted to immigration enforcement
An Intercept investigation reveals that over 6,500 FBI employees—about a quarter of the agency—have been reassigned to immigration-enforcement support roles since early 2025. The redeployment means more agents vetting visa applicants and joining workplace raids, raising compliance stakes for employers and drawing criticism that traditional FBI missions are being short-changed.