Another Changes of Decades Long Law….
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Wait, What? What is Trump Doing Now about US citizenship.
The Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 is now before the U.S. Congress. It will fundamentally change how the United
The Immigration Lawyers Blog, published by Norris McLaughlin, P.A., focuses on developments in U.S. immigration law and policy. It covers topics such as new immigration programs and visas, changes in citizenship laws, immigration fee reforms, enforcement actions, and legal challenges related to immigration. The blog addresses issues affecting individuals, families, and businesses, including investor visas, dual citizenship legislation, asylum and humanitarian relief fees, sanctuary jurisdiction policies, and immigration enforcement trends. It provides updates and analysis relevant to practitioners and stakeholders navigating the evolving immigration legal landscape in the United States.
Another Changes of Decades Long Law….
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Wait, What? What is Trump Doing Now about US citizenship.
The Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 is now before the U.S. Congress. It will fundamentally change how the United…
Understanding the financial impact of the latest immigration reforms on asylum seekers, visa applicants, and mixed-status families
On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R.1 – The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping overhaul of the…
In 2025, the Trump administration has intensified immigration enforcement, leading to a notable increase in workplace raids conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, construction, hospitality, and food processing are particularly affected. These raids…
In April 2025, 19-year-old Jose Hermosillo, a U.S. citizen from New Mexico, was detained by Border Patrol agents in Nogales, Arizona, for nearly 10 days under suspicion of being an undocumented immigrant. Despite Hermosillo’s consistent claims of U.S. citizenship, agents…
The Religious Workforce Protection Act is a bipartisan legislative initiative introduced on April 8, 2025, by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-Maine), Tim Kaine (D-Virginia), and Jim Risch (R-Idaho). This bill aims to address significant challenges faced by foreign-born religious workers…
The H-1B visa program has been a cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy, allowing skilled foreign workers to fill critical roles in industries like technology, finance, and healthcare. However, under the Trump administration, H-1B visa holders faced unprecedented uncertainty due to…