World Immigration News

WR Immigration News Digest

Release Date: 2025-04-16
Media: WR Immigration
Summary: A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from revoking the legal status and work authorization of over 500,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela under the Biden-era CHNV parole program. The court ruled that mass terminations without individual case reviews violate due process, halting DHS's plan to require self-deportation by April 24. This decision allows beneficiaries to continue working legally, though uncertainty remains. Employers should verify work authorization for employees whose authorization is expiring and encourage exploration of long-term options.

Additionally, USCIS has introduced a policy considering antisemitic activity on social media as a negative factor in immigration decisions, leading to the revocation of over 500 visas, especially affecting F-1 and J-1 visa holders. This policy shift raises due process concerns, and employers should stay in touch with counsel and prepare for potential disruptions in student and intern programs.

Finally, President Trump has suggested that undocumented workers in agriculture and hospitality may be allowed to leave and reenter the U.S. with legal status if their employers vouch for them. No formal policy has been issued, but if adopted, it could create a new pathway to work authorization, though employers should consult legal counsel before proceeding.
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