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 U.S. immigration system that dramatically increases enforcement funding, tightens entry pathways, and—crucially—raises or introduces new immigration-related fees across nearly all categories. Supporters call it a long-overdue modernization READ MORE READ MORE

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 evolving immigration policies, increased scrutiny, and unpredictable enforcement measures. This environment of instability not only affected the lives and careers of visa holders but also had far-reaching READ MORE READ MORE

A U.S. District Judge ruled that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must begin accepting all applications for protection under DACA. READ MORE

New Jersey sued the US DOJ over the Trump administration’s policy that attaches immigration enforcement conditions to federal public safety grants. READ MORE

In a split decision, the United States Supreme Court upheld the Trump Administration Travel Ban.  READ MORE