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Policy Updates – 10/22/2026

DHS indefinitely extended TPS for Ukraine and Sudan on Monday; those with protections will retain status for the time being. TPS for these countries was set to expire on October 19, but the agency declined to announce any decision on the future of over 100,000 people impacted, only saying that an announcement “will be made … Continued

Advancing Policy Solutions for Immigrant Mental Health

Immigrant and refugee families in Massachusetts are carrying an enormous weight. Increased enforcement, the loss of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for many families, including many with children who are U.S. citizens, and constant federal policy shifts are taking a real toll on mental health. Meanwhile, people seeking help face long wait times, language gaps, insurance … Continued

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 Update Federal

New Fee for Parole Grants – 10/20/2025

New Fee for Parole Grants – 10/20/2025 Immigration will now collect a $1000 fee when individuals receive parole. The fee applies to grants of humanitarian parole, grants of re-parole, grants of parole-in-place, and entry on advance parole (including for DACA holders who travel). The fee does not need to be paid when a parole application … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Policy Update – 4/17/2025

Good news: CHNV parole remains valid! The Trump Administration had announced that individuals who entered under the CHNV parole program (also referred to as the “Biden program”) would lose protection and work authorization on April 24, 2025. A federal judge has put this on hold! This means that individuals who entered through CHNV and whose … Continued

Policy Update Federal

Policy Update – 4/16/2025 CHNV Parole Remains Valid

See more information here to determine if you are included in the group of people who benefit from this court decision.   The Trump Administration had announced that individuals who entered under the CHNV parole program (also referred to as the “Biden program”) would lose protection and work authorization on April 24, 2025. A federal judge … Continued

Policy Update CBP ONE Parole 4/8/25

Policy Update 4/8/25 – Termination of CBP One Parole

Policy Update: Termination of CBP One Parole 4/8/25 Actualizacion Politica: Terminacion de la libertad condicional de CBP one 4/8/25 Aktyalizasyon Politik: Revokasyon Parole CBP One 4/8/2025 Atualização Política: Fim da liberdade condicional pelo CBP One app 4/8/2025

Policy Update Federal

02/19/2025 Federal Policy Update

CBS reported on Wednesday that USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Service) will indefinitely stop processing applications for people who entered the country on a categorical parole program (CHNV (Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela) Parole program, Uniting for Ukraine, etc). This applies both to applications for temporary status, such as Temporary Protected Status, and applications to … Continued

Federal Policy Update: FY2025 Budget and Parole In Place

FY 2025 Federal Budget With the federal fiscal year ending September 30, House leadership is struggling to put together an acceptable funding package in time to avoid a government shutdown. Speaker Johnson had been pushing a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government at current levels for the next 6 months, but wanted to include … Continued