Late Friday evening, June 6, 2025 – right after we posted TPS Twist: Court Halts DHS Action on Certain Venezuelan Work Authorization-For Now – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its website with a significant clarification regarding the status of individuals who received Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under Venezuela’s

Continue Reading Venezuela TPS: USCIS Confirms Termination of 2023 Designation – But Some Work Permits Still Valid

By: Dawn Lurie, Alexander Madrak, and Owen Wolfe

In a 7–2 decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court on May 30th (with Justices Jackson and Sotomayor dissenting), the Court granted the federal government’s request to stay the district court’s injunction that had blocked the termination of the

Continue Reading CHNV Parole Update: SCOTUS Grants Stay, Terminations May Proceed — But Implementation Unclear

By: Dawn Lurie, Owen Wolfe, and Alex Madrak

In a significant development for Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, a federal district court in California has issued an injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from invalidating certain immigration documents—at least for now.

Background

Earlier this year

Continue Reading TPS Twist: Court Halts DHS Action on Certain Venezuelan Work Authorization-For Now

On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation aimed at enhancing national security by restricting the entry of certain foreign nationals into the United States. This action builds on Executive Order 14161, “Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National security and Public Safety

Continue Reading Navigating the New Entry Restrictions: Implications for Global Mobility and Workforce Planning

By: Dawn Lurie, Owen Wolfe and Alexander Madrak

In a pivotal immigration development, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has effectively granted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) permission to proceed with the termination of the 2023 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. This decision reverses, at least for

Continue Reading SCOTUS Unravels 2023 TPS for Venezuela: Employers Await USCIS Guidance

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under Secretary Kristi Noem, has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan nationals residing in the United States. The notice of termination, recently published in the Federal Register, and effective July 14, 2025, follows a review of conditions in Afghanistan

Continue Reading Termination of TPS for Afghans Effective July 14, 2025: Implications and Legal Challenge

By: Dawn Lurie, Owen Wolfe, and Alex Madrak

In the ongoing narrative of the Trump administration’s attempt to repeal the Humanitarian Parole program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV), on Monday, May 5th, the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the Department of

Continue Reading CHNV Parole Pause, Continued: Mass Terminations Still Blocked, but SCOTUS Appeal Looms

Over the past several months, international students in F-1 status have experienced heightened scrutiny. Increasing numbers of reports indicate that students are facing visa revocations and the termination of their records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)—actions that carry significant immigration and employment consequences.

According to public

Continue Reading The New Risk for Global Talent: F-1 SEVIS Terminations and Student Visa Revocations

Under U.S. customs and international laws,1 border agents have the legal authority to inspect, search, or detain any person, luggage, or merchandise coming into or leaving the country. And yes, that includes your electronic devices like phones, tablets, and laptops. While searches of digital devices are still relatively rare

Continue Reading Crossing Back Into the U.S.? Expect Eyes on Your Devices