U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released its annual inflation-based adjustments for several immigration filing fees that fall under H.R. 1. These updated fees reflect inflation changes from July 2024 to July 2025 and will apply to qualifying applications postmarked on or after January 1, 2026.
While most...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues to adjust programs under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Parole, reflecting ongoing global changes and recent court rulings. The latest updates affect nationals from countries such as Venezuela, Afghanistan, Haiti, Ukraine, and several others. These developments directly impact employment authorization, compliance, and renewal obligations...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have recently released important updates affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and parole programs. These changes impact thousands of individuals from multiple countries, as well as their families and employers.
Below is a summary of the current landscape...
We are sharing key U.S. immigration policy developments from August 2025 that may impact nonimmigrant visa holders, TPS beneficiaries, U.S. employers, and families. Below are the most notable updates:
DOS Narrows Interview Waivers for Nonimmigrant VisasEffective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of...
The recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBA) introduces a wide range of immigration fee increases affecting individuals, employers, and legal practitioners. Signed into law in July 2025, these changes mark the most significant cost adjustments in years and are now in effect. At NPZ Law Group, we want to ensure...
A recent decision from the U.S. Supreme Court may significantly impact the immigration status and work authorization of thousands of Venezuelan nationals currently in the United States under the 2023 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation.
What Just Happened?On May 19, 2025, the U.S....
Employers across the United States are facing increasing challenges when it comes to verifying employment authorization for foreign nationals under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or humanitarian parole. Ongoing policy changes, legal disputes, and agency delays have left many HR professionals uncertain about how to handle Form I-9 compliance, reverification, and employee work eligibility.
The Trump Administration has announced a significant pause on all immigration applications filed by individuals paroled into the United States under the following Biden-era programs:
CHNV Program – Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) – Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasionThe January 20, 2025, Executive Order on Securing Our Borders has introduced changes that impact various immigration policies, leaving many travelers uncertain about their ability to re-enter the United States using Advance Parole. While new guidance from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provides clarity, individuals planning to travel should take necessary precautions.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador, effective from March 10, 2025, to September 9, 2026. The extension is in response to environmental conditions, including storms and geological events, that make it...
