DHS Ends Humanitarian Parole and Terminates Family Reunification Parole
On December 11, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that all categorical Family Reunification Parole (FRP) programs will end and parole will return to a case‑by‑case basis. Read more.
States Challenge Trump Administration’s $100,000 H‑1B Fee
On December 12, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s newly imposed $100,000 fee on H‑1B visa petitions. Read more.
USCIS Issues New Photo Policy to Strengthen Identity Verification
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new guidance that limits the age of photos used in immigration documents to no more than three years. Read more.
United States to Terminate TPS Designation for Ethiopia
On December 12, 2025, the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a decision to terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Ethiopia. Read more.
