What you need to know about the Alien Registration Act in 2025

Long-standing US legislation called the Alien Registration Act is being enforced again as of 11 April 2025.

International Entrepreneur Parole

A new regulation, that was being disputed in the federal courts, has taken effect, regarding international entrepreneurs who have established a business in the United States, demonstrate significant U.S. funding and show that their business has substantial potential for rapid growth and job creation will be eligible to apply for up to five years of authorization to stay in the United States.

United States “Muslim” Travel Ban

On Friday January 27, President Trump signed an Executive Order entitled: Protecting the Nation from Foreign Entry into the United States. The order includes an immediate suspension of immigration benefits to nationals of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

Trump’s election to the US presidency opens path for significant impact to immigration

Trump’s election to the presidency may be the silver lining that the UK was looking for to boost business in a post-Brexit slump. His anti-immigrant rhetoric during the campaign has left many wondering where will the US go from here.

DHS and USCIS Propose New Rule

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and USCIS have proposed to modify the regulations of certain employment-based and nonimmigrant visa programs to provide more benefits to the participants

USCIS increases filing fees

Filing fees increased for the first time since 2010. Leon Rodriguez, the Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), stated that the increase is necessary for the organization to continue to serve its customers.

U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP) changes taking effect

The VWP is designed to facilitate travel to the U.S. for nationals of certain countries, and has not previously taken into account the other nationalities of VWP travelers.

U.S. keeps Disneyland-bound British Muslim family out of the country

As Mohammed Tariq Mahmood sat in the departure lounge of London’s Gatwick Airport last week, he was surrounded by giddy children, ecstatic for the 11-hour flight that would ferry them to Disneyland.

Diversity lottery registration open

US House Committee Passes Bill To Allow Israelis To Apply For E-2 Treaty Investor Visas

The US passed new legislation that would add Israel to the list of countries eligible for E-2 temporary foreign investor visas.