Supreme Court Allows Enforcement of Passport Gender Marker Restrictions
On November 6, 2025, the Supreme Court granted the government’s emergency request to stay a lower court injunction, allowing enforcement of a policy that requires all new US passports to reflect an individual’s biological sex as assigned at birth. Read more.
DHS Ends TPS Designation for South Sudan
On November 4, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice confirming the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan. The designation will officially end on January 5, 2026. Read more.
DHS 2025 Regulatory Agenda: Key Immigration Reforms to Watch
On November 3, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) submitted a proposed rule for regulatory review that aims to revise how officers assess public charge inadmissibility under INA §212(a)(4). While the full text is pending, the rule is expected to impact adjustment of status applicants and clarify admissibility standards. Read more.
DHS Introduces $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee Under HR 1
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) appears to be issuing notices about the new parole fee in a broad, automated manner, including individuals with pending Form I-131 applications for Advance Parole—even in cases where an exemption may be applicable. In many of these cases, no action or response is required. Read more.
DOL Implements New AEWR Methodology for Non-Range H-2A Occupations
On November 3, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the implementation of an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that updates how Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs) are calculated for non-range occupations in the H-2A program. Read more.
OFLC Announces Filing Extensions After October 2025 Shutdown
On November 5, 2025, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced emergency measures to support employers impacted by the October government shutdown, which halted application processing and suspended access to the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system from October 1 through October 31. Read more.
