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TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid

TPS for Ukraine and Sudan still valid Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections are still in effect for TPS holders from Ukraine and Sudan. The TPS designation for Ukraine and Sudan was set to expire on October 19, 2026. However, the Trump Administration has not announced whether the designation will be terminated or extended. Until further … Continued

Policy Updates – 10/15/2026

On September 30, the Massachusetts District Court issued an order staying certain provisions of an Interim Final Rule issued by the Trump administration regarding the collection of civil penalties for certain immigration-related violations.  Under the rule, DHS issued fines of up to $1.8 million to individuals for failure to depart. The court found that the … Continued

Policy Updates 10/8/2026

After eliminating legal services funding for tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors, the Trump Administration has now decided that its own lawyers will represent these children in immigration court. The Department of Health and Human Services quietly announced last week the creation of a new Unaccompanied Alien Children Legal Representation Division that will work towards … Continued
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Changes to Work Permits – 12/4/2025

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Changes to Work Permits Immigration has announced that starting today it is shortening the validity of certain work permits. The changes will affect any pending applications for new or renewal of work permits, but will not affect work permits that have already been issued. Under the policy: Work permits will be valid for 18 months … Continued

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Policy Updates – 12/4/25

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President Trump has renewed his wildly racist attacks on Black immigrant populations, this time targeting Minnesota’s Somali population. This latest string of attacks are reminiscent of his attacks on Haitian immigrants in Ohio during the campaign and are similarly based on unfounded accusations in right-wing media. This time, instead of eating dogs, the community is … Continued

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Pause in Asylum Decisions – 12/2/2025

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Pause in Asylum Decisions On November 28, immigration announced that they were pausing all decisions on asylum cases pending before a USCIS Asylum Office. This means that during the pause, the Asylum Office will not be entering any grants or denials of asylum. Asylum interviews will continue to take place and be scheduled. This pause … Continued

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TPS for Haiti (12/1/2025)

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TPS for Haiti The Trump Administration has formally announced that TPS for Haiti will end on February 3, 2026. Even without TPS, you may still be able to remain in the United States if you are pursuing other types of immigration status. Individuals with TPS who have not yet applied for asylum should consult with … Continued

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Policy Updates – 11/25/2025

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Last week, the Trump Administration issued a new proposed rule regarding Public Charge, which could block many from access to a green card. Unlike the first Trump Administration, where they tried to significantly expand issues to be considered under a public charge test, this time the administration has just decided to get rid of the … Continued

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Policy Updates – 11/20/25

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On Wednesday, the Trump Administration returned to its assaults on vulnerable immigrants by proposing to revoke the Biden Administration’s Public Charge rule. As a refresher, the US has long required that immigrants not be primarily dependent on the government for subsistence and has used the public charge analysis to make this determination, usually when adjudicating … Continued

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Policy Updates – 11/12/25

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While advocates wait for US Citizenship and Immigration Services to publish a new proposed rule on Public Charge, it would appear that the State Department has already issued guidance for their staff that would restrict visa issuance. The new guidance only applies to visas, both immigrant and non-immigrant, being processed at consular offices abroad, but … Continued

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Policy Updates – 11/6/25

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On Monday, two separate groups filed suit here in Massachusetts to stop yet another unconscionable move by the Trump Administration. The latest attack from the administration, announced last week, would change the rules of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and strip eligibility for those whose work includes supporting undocumented immigrants or transgender rights for … Continued

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Policy Updates – 10/30/2025

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In an interim final rule issued this morning, USCIS has stopped issuing automatic extensions on employment authorization for those who have timely filed for renewal effective immediately. Applicants who filed for renewal before today will still be able to receive automatic extensions, but applicants who file for renewal today or later will generally be at … Continued