June 2025

Department of State Pauses Visa Interview for J, F, and M visitors

Immigration News /

On Tuesday, May 27, the international exchange and education community was dealt yet another blow when the Trump administration temporarily paused scheduling new F, M, and J visa appointments.  Politico reported that a cable sent to all embassies and consular posts by Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for consular sections to “not add any additional student or […]

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U.S. Revocation of Chinese Student Visas: National Security or Erosion of Immigration Rights?

Visas and Green Cards /
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In a significant policy shift, the U.S. government has announced plans to revoke visas for Chinese students, particularly those with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or those studying in sensitive academic fields. This move, spearheaded by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, is part of a broader strategy to address national security concerns. However,

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Supreme Court Upholds Termination of CHNV Parole Program: A Blow to Immigration Rights

Policy and Legislation /
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In a pivotal decision on May 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court permitted the Trump administration to terminate the humanitarian parole program known as CHNV, which had granted temporary legal status to over 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. This ruling has profound implications for immigration rights, potentially leading to mass deportations and

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The Human Cost of ICE’s Daily Arrest Quotas: A Deep Dive into the 3,000-A-Day Mandate

Legal Rights and Protections /
Close-up of an adult male's hands in handcuffs, symbolizing law enforcement and justice.

In 2025, the U.S. immigration enforcement landscape underwent a significant transformation as the Trump administration intensified its crackdown on undocumented immigrants. Central to this shift was a directive mandating Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to arrest 3,000 individuals daily, a substantial increase from previous targets. This policy has sparked widespread debate, raising concerns about

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