On Feb. 22, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it would suspend Global Entry arrival processing nationwide due to the ongoing partial federal government shutdown.
DHS announced
Continue Reading Global Entry Remains Suspended: Update for International Travelers
With annual appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) having lapsed on Feb. 14, 2026, immigration stakeholders are again navigating the practical consequences of a DHS-specific shutdown. Despite the
Continue Reading The Current DHS Shutdown’s Impact on Immigration Agencies
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is expanding its use of facial recognition technology to airports, pursuant to a final rule published on Oct. 24, 2025, which it says will
Continue Reading CBP Will Soon Require Photos, Biometrics from Foreign Nationals Upon Entering and Exiting United States
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced updates to the Advance Passenger Information System (APIS) data validation requirements for commercial air carriers. These updates follow the implementation of Executive
Continue Reading CBP Updates APIS Data Requirements Following Executive Order 14168
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), working with partner airlines and foreign authorities, are piloting changes
Continue Reading New CBP/TSA Pilot Program Streamlines International Connections at US Airports
The newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119–21) brings important updates for U.S. employers in the area of immigration compliance.
Continue Reading Potential Immigration Impacts of the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
In recent weeks, the Trump administration implemented a series of measures focused on Colombians arriving in the United States. These actions came in response to a diplomatic standoff between the
Continue Reading Increased US Scrutiny on Colombian Nationals: Potential Immigration Implications of Recent Policy Changes
On June 4, 2024, President Biden issued a new proclamation and rule leveraging his executive authority to prevent migrants who enter the United States unlawfully from accessing asylum. Citing a
Continue Reading President Biden Issues Proclamation on Asylum; Legal Challenges Begin
Starting Oct. 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security says it will implement expedited processing of some Employment Authorization Document (EAD) applications and begin issuing some EADs with longer
Continue Reading DHS Announces Changes in Work Authorization Processing
In its most recent update, U. S. Customs and Protection (CBP) offered a snapshot on the impact of the humanitarian parole program for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and
Continue Reading CBP Provides Updates on Humanitarian Parole Program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela