Month: April 2025
We’re About to Find Out What Mass Deportation Really Looks Like
We are proud to share that DMCA partner, Paul Hunker, was recently featured in The Atlantic’s in-depth article on the evolving landscape of U.S. immigration enforcement. Drawing from his extensive experience as ICE’s former lead attorney in Dallas, Paul provides valuable insights into the potential impacts of proposed funding increases on ICE operations. In the article, Paul likens the anticipated changes to a gathering wave, stating, “It seems intense now, but wait until five months from now when the reconciliation bill has passed and ICE gets a huge infusion of cash. If that money goes out, the amount of people ... Read more
Newly Imposed Registration Requirements for Noncitizens
As of April 11, 2025, the Trump administration is requiring that some noncitizens must register their presence in the United States. There are criminal and civil penalties for those who willfully fail or refuse to register. The information below identifies who must register, who is not required to register, and how registration is accomplished. Who is NOT required to register? If you fall under one or more of the following categories, you do not need to register under the new guidelines because you have previously registered. However, you must carry evidence that proves your prior registration. Noncitizens ... Read more
F-1 Students whose SEVIS was terminated and VISA revoked
F-1 Students Be Aware! International students in the U.S. are facing unprecedented challenges with sudden termination of their SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) records, managed by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement), via the Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). And in many cases, these students also received notice of their F-1 visa revocation by the Department of State (DOS). The students targeted appear to have engaged in political activism or had past misdemeanors and minor charges that were dismissed. Last month Secretary Rubio reported that DOS revoked more than 300 student visas and announced a new program that uses ... Read more
Judge pauses Trump administration plans to end temporary legal protections for Venezuelans
El 31 de marzo de 2025, el Juez de Distrito de EE. UU. Chen en San Francisco bloqueó temporalmente el intento de la administración Trump de revocar el Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) para los inmigrantes venezolanos. ¿Qué significa esto? Las protecciones del TPS siguen vigentes, por ahora. El tribunal revisará la legalidad de la cancelación. Mantenerse proactivo es crucial. En DMCA, seguimos de cerca estos cambios legales y estamos listos para ayudarle a comprender las implicaciones que esto tiene para su proceso migratorio. Si usted o un ser querido tiene Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) o necesita aclaraciones ... Read more