Ninth Circuit Court Order Extends 2023 TPS Protections for Venezuela
On September 30, 2025, the United States (US) District Court for the Northern District of California issued an order setting aside the termination of Venezuela’s 2023 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation. As a result, TPS protections under the 2023 designation will remain in effect through October 2, 2026, pending further litigation. Read more.
Syria TPS Termination Triggers Form I-9 Reverification Deadline for Employers
Following the termination of Syria’s TPS designation, Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under this status will expire on November 21, 2025. Read more.
USCIS Adds Biometric and Filing Fees to Key Forms
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) revised Form G-1055 on October 2, 2025, to reflect new biometric and filing fees for select immigration forms. These changes are part of a broader fee overhaul mandated by Public Law 119-21 and are not eligible for fee waivers. Read more.
US Visa and Immigration Fees for FY 2026
As of October 1, 2025, new visa and immigration fees are officially in effect, as outlined in the Federal Register and mandated by HR 1, the US immigration budget law. These changes remain active despite the ongoing government shutdown. Read more.
