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Posts by David Joseph Rozas
Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago: What You Need to Know
Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago: What You Need to Know On September 8, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago. The six-week operation is billed as a crackdown on “criminal illegal aliens” in Illinois, but it has already stirred controversy, fear, and legal…
Read MoreSupreme Court Immigration Ruling Expands ICE Authority
The Supreme Court immigration ruling expands ICE authority in Los Angeles, lifting limits on raids and raising racial profiling concerns with nationwide implications. Learn what this means for immigrant families and their rights.
Read MoreUSCIS Resumes Neighborhood Checks for Citizenship Applicants
USCIS neighborhood checks are back. Officers may visit your home or speak with neighbors to confirm your citizenship application details. Here’s what to expect and how to protect your future.
Read MoreUSCIS Now Accepts ACH Payments for Immigration Fees
USCIS has launched a new ACH payment option for immigration applications, giving families a faster, safer way to pay fees online.
Read MoreNew Immigration Test Screening for Anti-Americanism: What You Need To Know
New Immigration Test Screening for Anti-Americanism: What You Need to Know In August 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced a new anti-Americanism immigration test as part of its review process. Officers will now consider “anti-American activity” when reviewing certain immigration benefit requests. This rule applies to any case where the law gives officers…
Read MoreNew U.S. Visa Bond Could Cost Travelers Up to $15,000
A new U.S. visa bond pilot program requires some travelers to pay up to $15K before entry. Here’s what it means, who’s affected, and why it matters.
Read MoreNew 2025 Ruling Changes Gender-Based Asylum Claims
The 2025 Matter of K-E-S-G- ruling changes how gender-based asylum cases are decided — here’s what it means for survivors and how to strengthen your case.
Read MoreUSCIS Family-Based Immigration Policy Updates in 2025
USCIS tightened family-based immigration rules in 2025, making denials faster and more common. Learn the key changes, the new CSPA rules, and why filing your case correctly the first time is critical.
Read MoreThe Big Beautiful Bill Impact On Immigration
The Big Beautiful Bill Is Now Law — Here’s What It Really Means for Immigrants Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill became official as of July 4, 2025. The legislation was promoted as a patriotic fix to American security and spending, but behind its catchy name lies a set of provisions that dramatically reshape immigration policy. For…
Read MoreMatter of E-Z Immigration Ruling
Matter of E-Z- Immigration Ruling: What It Means for Convention Against Torture Protection The U.S. immigration system just got tougher for people seeking protection from torture. In a recent decision known as Matter of E-Z-, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) raised the standard for proving that deportation would likely result in torture. This ruling…
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