ICE, alongside federal, state, and local law enforcement, arrested 72 illegal aliens in the Rio Grande Valley from March 16 to 22, including 61 criminal aliens and two documented gang members. Charges and convictions included aggravated felonies, violent offenses, sex crimes, drug trafficking, firearm violations, alien smuggling, and immigration-related offenses. ICE reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing immigration laws without exemptions and ensuring public safety through targeted operations.

USCIS has reached the H-2B cap for the second half of FY 2025, with March 5, 2025, as the final receipt date for cap-subject petitions requesting employment between April 1 and September 30, 2025. New cap-subject petitions received after this date will be rejected. Filing dates for supplemental H-2B visas are available in the Temporary Increase in H-2B Nonimmigrant Visas for FY 2025 chart.

Trump’s legal team asked the Supreme Court to lift a nationwide block on his order ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and foreign residents. Signed on his first day in office, the order denies citizenship to those without a U.S. citizen or permanent resident parent. After three federal courts halted the policy, Trump appealed. The case also challenges nationwide injunctions, with experts warning that overturning them could overwhelm courts with individual lawsuits.

In accordance with the Visa Bulletin of April 2025 published by the Department of State, USCIS has determined the Adjustment of Status Filing Charts for the month of April. For all family-sponsored preference categories, applicants must use the Dates for Filing chart and all employment-based categories must continue using the Final Action Dates chart in April 2025.

The Trump administration is set to enforce a long-standing but previously unenforced U.S. immigration law requiring Canadians staying in the U.S. for over 30 days to register with immigration authorities, according to The New York Times. The report, citing two anonymous Canadian officials, states that the policy will take effect on April 11. Impacted visitors will be required to provide biographic details and fingerprints for a background check.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has allowed a 30-day grace period for older versions of immigration forms, including those for green card and naturalization applications. This move comes in response to a lawsuit challenging the agency’s abrupt implementation of updated forms without prior notice. The grace period applies to several key forms, including form I-485, N-400, I-485 Supplement A & J, I-134, I-192, G-325A, I-918 and I-131.

President Trump signed an executive order declaring English the U.S.’s official language, the first federal recognition of a single language. While agencies can still offer services in other languages, the order removes a Clinton-era mandate for multilingual assistance. Immigrant groups warn this may limit access to vital services like healthcare and voting. Immigrants are encouraged to learn English and stay informed on language access policies.

President Trump signed an executive order declaring English the U.S.’s official language, the first federal recognition of a single language. While agencies can still offer services in other languages, the order removes a Clinton-era mandate for multilingual assistance. Immigrant groups warn this may limit access to vital services like healthcare and voting. Immigrants are encouraged to learn English and stay informed on language access policies.

President Trump signed an executive order declaring English the U.S.’s official language, the first federal recognition of a single language. While agencies can still offer services in other languages, the order removes a Clinton-era mandate for multilingual assistance. Immigrant groups warn this may limit access to vital services like healthcare and voting. Immigrants are encouraged to learn English and stay informed on language access policies.

USCIS has removed the “Another Gender Identity” option from key immigration forms, including Form I-485, limiting choices to “Female” or “Male.” Originally introduced in 2023 under the Biden administration for inclusivity, its removal aligns with recent Trump-era policy shifts, including eliminating the “X” gender marker on passports. Additionally, USCIS has reinstated the term “alien,” replacing “noncitizen” and “foreign national” in sections on public charge determinations and military service exemptions.

On January 8, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its Policy Manual (Vol. 2, Part M) to provide clearer guidelines on assessing evidence for O-1 nonimmigrant visa eligibility. The update includes new examples of qualifying evidence, particularly for individuals working in critical and emerging technologies.

On January 20, President Donald Trump issued an executive order instructing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to terminate certain parole programs as part of a broader immigration crackdown. However, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) clarified that the order does not affect travelers with valid advanced parole documents, such as Form I-512 holders, or individuals permitted entry to assist law enforcement in criminal or national security matters.