04/03/25
Halt on Venezuela’s TPS Termination Provides Temporary Relief
As a result of the U.S. District Court’s decision to halt the termination of Venezuela’s 2023 TPS designation, USCIS is reverting to the original 18-month extension that was announced on January 17, 2025. This extension lasts from April 3, 2025, to October 2, 2026. The re-registration period is open until September 10, 2025, and employment authorization under TPS will automatically be extended through April 2, 2026. The duration of the postponement remains unknown. Call us if you have any questions about how this may affect your status.
03/31/25
Lawsuit Challenges DHS’s Alien Registration Requirement Rule
Several immigrant rights groups sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the U.S. District Court - District of Columbia. The lawsuit challenges the recent DHS rule requiring unauthorized immigrants to register with the federal government or face criminal prosecution. Make sure to check back often for more updates.
03/31/25
Federal Judge Issues Temporary Pause on Venezuela TPS Termination Attempt
A U.S. District Court judge in California issued a temporary halt to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) efforts to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans. DHS had originally planned to terminate TPS for Venezuelans on April 7, 2025; however, because of this Court order, Venezuelans with TPS benefits under the 2023 designation will receive an automatic extension of employment authorization through April 2, 2026, according to a TPS extension granted during the final days of the Biden Administration.
03/25/25
DHS Ends Parole Programs for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, & Venezuelan Nationals
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a notice warning of termination of the humanitarian parole programs known as CHNV (Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela). DHS expects the termination to take effect on April 24, 2025. The notice states that all pending applications for CHNV parole will be cancelled and work authorization under the program will be revoked. This means that all CHNV parole recipients will no longer have the right to remain in the US lawfully. Note that the notice concerns CHNV parole and does not affect those granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or other humanitarian relief.