DHS proposes sweeping DNA-based biometric rule for every immigration filing
CBP data show 62 % plunge in illegal Indian migration after U.S. enforcement surge
Half of ICE field directors reassigned in leadership overhaul to align with aggressive enforcement
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SFO tells United passengers to reroute as $2.6 B Terminal 3 West revamp closes key facilities
Starting 4 Nov 2025, SFO will close the Terminal 3 AirTrain station and several United Airlines counters as part of a $2.6 billion overhaul, shifting check-in and drop-off patterns and likely lengthening passenger transit times until 2027.
CBP reminds brokers of November automation tweak to Periodic Monthly Statements
NCBFAA has alerted customs brokers that CBP’s revised Periodic Monthly Statement test goes live in November, requiring software updates and new data fields. Importers and brokers should verify ACE compliance to avoid duty-payment glitches.
State Department Shifts All Immigrant Visa Interviews to Applicant’s Country of Residence
Beginning 1 Nov 2025, all immigrant-visa interviews will be tied to the applicant’s country of residence (or, by request, nationality). The policy ends third-country “visa shopping,” may lengthen queues in high-volume posts and forces employers to revisit mobility timelines for green-card cases. Applicants in countries without routine U.S. services will be routed to designated regional posts.
Government Shutdown Halts E-Verify and Slows Visa Processing as New Fiscal Year Begins
With the U.S. government shutdown still unresolved on 1 Nov 2025, E-Verify remains offline and many consular posts are closed. Employers must complete Form I-9 on paper and annotate delays, while premium-processing upgrades and visa appointments stall. The disruption threatens project timelines and international travel plans for thousands of assignees.
DHS Cancels Automatic 540-Day Work-Permit Extensions After Security Incident
DHS has revoked the 540-day automatic extension for expiring Employment Authorization Documents, citing security concerns. Effective immediately, foreign workers must await renewal approval before continuing employment—raising the risk of sudden work stoppages and forcing employers to accelerate filing timelines or explore alternate visa categories.
USCIS Begins Issuing $1,000 Advance-Parole Fee Notices to Adjustment Applicants
On 1 Nov 2025 USCIS rolled out a $1,000 per-issuance parole fee, sending payment notices to thousands of adjustment-of-status applicants who rely on advance parole for international travel. The unexpected charge increases relocation budgets and may delay outbound trips until payments clear.
$100,000 H-1B Filing Fee Faces Immediate Legal Challenge as Rule Takes Hold
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sued DHS on 1 Nov 2025 to overturn the new $100,000 H-1B filing fee, calling it unlawful and economically damaging. Until courts act, most new H-1B petitions must include the six-figure payment, forcing employers to rethink budgets or seek alternative visa options.