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Jul 2, 2025 | Immigration Updates

Court Limits Injunctions, Birthright Citizenship EO Still Advancing

On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court limited courts’ ability to block federal policies nationwide, ruling they typically can only apply injunctions to the plaintiffs in a case. The decision came in response to challenges to President Trump’s Executive Order aiming to restrict birthright citizenship.

The Court did not rule on the EO’s constitutionality but confirmed that children born in the U.S. before July 28, 2025 will still be recognized as citizens. Legal challenges are ongoing, and the administration has signaled plans to further advance restrictions through new rules and guidance.

Impact: Immigration policies may now take effect faster, even amid legal challenges. Mobility teams should stay alert to changes that could affect employee families and birthright citizenship claims.

DHS Revokes EADs; New E-Verify Report Available

On June 20, 2025, DHS began revoking Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for individuals whose parole has been terminated, including those admitted under parole programs for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans. Affected individuals received direct notice, and their EADs are now invalid.

E-Verify has released a Status Change Report to help employers identify cases tied to revoked EADs. The report includes revocation dates, case numbers, and A-numbers, and replaces prior Case Status Alerts.

Impact: Employers should regularly monitor E-Verify reports and reverify affected employees to stay compliant with Form I-9 requirements.

Middle East Tensions Disrupt U.S. Visa Services

Rising instability in the Middle East, particularly involving U.S.-Iran relations, has led to the evacuation of non-essential U.S. consular staff and widespread disruptions to visa processing across the region. Reports indicate that security concerns are significantly limiting operations at affected embassies.

While the State Department recently authorized F, M, and J visa interviews under updated vetting protocols, the current security environment may delay or prevent implementation at key posts.

Impact: Employers should anticipate delays for candidates applying at consulates in the Middle East and adjust mobility timelines accordingly. Alternative consular options may be needed for time-sensitive cases.

OFLC Releases Updated List of Professional Occupations for PERM

On June 24, 2025, the Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) published its updated list of professional occupations, effective July 1, 2025. This annual update helps employers distinguish between professional and non-professional roles for purposes of complying with PERM recruitment requirements.

The revised list, outlined in Appendix A to the Preamble, applies to the July 2025–June 2026 wage year and is based on occupational and education data from the O*NET/SOC system.

Impact: Employers planning PERM filings should review the updated list to ensure roles are properly classified and recruitment efforts meet professional occupation standards.

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Immigration Update

In the news this issue you’ll read about the refugee cap being raised, withdrawal of a Trump administration proposed rule regarding biometrics use, and relief for asylum applicants waiting for work authorization. President Biden Raises Refugee Cap to 62,500 in FY 2021 President Joe Biden revised the United States’ annual refugee admissions cap to 62,500 for fiscal year (FY) 2021, with a goal of 125,000 admissions for FY 2022. The announcement followed criticism after he announced plans to keep the number of refugee admissions at 15,000 this fiscal year primarily because of logistical concerns. President Biden said that the “sad truth is that we will not achieve 62,500 admissions this year. We are working quickly to undo the damage of the last four years.” He said that “we are going to rebuild what has been broken and push hard to complete the rigorous screening process for those refugees already in the pipeline for admission.” Details: “Statement by President Joe Biden on Refugee Admissions,” White House, May 3, 2021, https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/05/03/statement-by-president-joe-biden-on-refugee-admissions/ DHS Will Withdraw Proposed Rule on Expanding Biometrics Collection Use Coming out today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plans to withdraw a proposed rule concerning the use and collection of biometrics […]

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