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12/04/2025

USCIS has issued a new policy that places a temporary hold on many pending asylum and immigration benefit applications while the agency conducts expanded security reviews.

On December 2, 2025, USCIS issued a new policy (PM-602-0192) that immediately places a pause on all pending asylum applications nationwide. In addition, USCIS is putting a hold on many pending immigration benefit applications filed by individuals who were born in or are citizens of the 19 countries....

07/11/2025

If you've built a career on the stage or screen and have international recognition, the EB-1A green card might be your path to permanent U.S. residency—no job offer required.

For accomplished actors looking to build a lasting career in the United States, the EB-1A immigrant visa can be a powerful option. This category is reserved for individuals who have reached the very top of their field—and that includes those who’ve made a mark in film, television, or theater. Un...

07/07/2025

Temporary Protected Status for Nicaragua is ending after 25 years. Here’s what that means — and how we’re helping those affected.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaragua will end. This decision takes effect 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register, and it will impact thousands of Nicaraguan nationals currently living in the United States. TPS for....

07/07/2025

TPS for Honduras is ending after more than two decades. If you or someone you know is affected, don’t wait. We’re here to help you explore your options.

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduras, citing improved conditions in the country. The decision, effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, marks the end of a TPS designation that has been in place...

06/27/2025

Important USCIS update!

Starting July 1, 2025, USCIS will no longer send text messages from 468-311 (GOV-311). Instead, official messages will come from 872466 (USAIMM).

If you receive text message updates from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an important change is coming that you should be aware of. Effective July 1, 2025, USCIS will no longer send text (SMS) messages from the phone number 468-311 (GOV-311). Instead, they will begin using a new n...

06/16/2025

CHNV Parole Ended, But Your Options Haven’t — Talk to an Immigration Lawyer Now

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced that it is terminating parole for individuals admitted under the CHNV program (for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans). These individuals are being notified via email that their parole and work authorization have been revoked e...

06/11/2025

Yanky Perelmuter on California LIVE. A great episode about real-world issues told through expert perspective and lived experience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4Gk4GsFssg

In the 96th episode of the California LIVE podcast, Attorney Yanky Perelmuter sits down with host Victor Migalchan for a wide-ranging conversation that highlights not only Yanky’s legal expertise but also his grounded and thoughtful approach to some of today’s most pressing immigration issues. E...

06/06/2025

An O-1B Visa has been approved!

We’re proud to share that Midwest Immigration Law has successfully secured an O-1B visa for a talented client in the Motion Picture industry! The O-1B visa is reserved for individuals who possess extraordinary ability in the arts or have a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the mo...

06/02/2025

International travelers, check out these news from CBP on new tools to streamline international arrivals

As summer approaches and international travel picks up, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is rolling out several new tools and technologies to help travelers move through U.S. ports of entry more efficiently. These enhancements are designed not just to reduce wait times, but to streamline the...

05/30/2025

https://midwestlaw.us/latest-news/supreme-court-allows-trump-to-revoke-humanitarian-parole-for-chnv-nationals/
Latest news from the . Below is a link to the case.
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24a1079_p86b.pdf

On May 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay requested by the federal government in the case of Noem v. Doe. This stay allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to proceed with mass termination of parole for hundreds of thousands of individuals from conflict-ridden nations who were....

05/28/2025

https://midwestlaw.us/latest-news/u-s-issues-withhold-release-order-against-zhen-fa-7-a-victory-for-labor-rights-and-ethical-trade/
Latest U.S. Customs and Border Protection News!

On May 24, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) took decisive action to defend labor rights and uphold ethical trade standards by issuing a Withhold Release Order (WRO) against the Zhen Fa 7, a Chinese-flagged fishing vessel. This WRO follows a thorough investigation that uncovered multipl...

02/20/2025

https://fox4kc.com/news/kansas-law-enforcement-training-to-help-ice/
Check out our conversation with regarding 's partnership with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach .