Louisiana Tightens Immigration Verification Rules as New Public-Benefits Law Takes Effect
State Department Makes Visa Bond Program Permanent, Raises Maximum to $20,000
State Department makes controversial visa-bond program permanent and hikes maximum bond to $20,000
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Expiration of federal legal-aid contract leaves tens of thousands of unaccompanied migrant children at risk of deportation
A federal contract that funded legal representation for unaccompanied migrant children expired on July 31, leaving roughly 55,000 minors in immigration court without counsel. Advocacy groups warn the lapse will sharply increase deportations and clog immigration dockets, with knock-on effects for other visa cases. Employers should anticipate operational delays and consider supporting emergency legal-aid efforts.
Federal Contract for Migrant Children’s Legal Aid Expires, Putting 20,000 Minors at Risk
A federal contract that funded legal representation for some 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children each year expired on July 31 without renewal, leaving minors in government shelters to face deportation proceedings alone. The lapse could accelerate removals and create knock-on workforce and humanitarian challenges for U.S. employers.
USCIS Revokes DACA Status Over Alleged ‘Unauthorized Travel,’ Prompting Compliance Concerns
USCIS stripped a long-time DACA recipient of her status and deported her for allegedly leaving the country without advance parole, signaling tougher enforcement of travel restrictions. The action exposes employers to sudden work-authorization gaps and underscores the importance of rigorous mobility compliance for DACA-protected staff.