U.S. Immigration News
Supreme Court Preserves Birthright Citizenship
The Supreme Court has struck down President Trump’s executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship, leaving longstanding U.S. citizenship rules unchanged. In its June 30 decision, the Court held that children born in the United States remain U.S. citizens under the 14th Amendment, with only limited exceptions. That means, as before, most children born on U.S. soil automatically acquire U.S. citizenship at birth regardless of their parents’ immigration status
Prevailing Wage Levels Rise for Most Employers
The Department of Labor’s new prevailing wage data, effective July 1, shows wages increased across most occupations and metro areas, with a median increase of 3.3%. About 74% of occupation-by-metro combinations saw higher wages, led by science, legal, and healthcare roles. Most major STEM occupations also saw increases, though Software Developer and Data Scientist wages declined in California’s Santa Clara/San Jose metro despite remaining the nation’s highest-paying market. Employers filing LCAs or PERM applications should review the updated wage requirements carefully.
TPS Work Authorization Extended Through July 10
USCIS has extended the validity of certain employment authorization documents (EADs) for individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Haiti and Syria through July 10, giving employers a brief reprieve after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending TPS for the two countries. Employers should treat affected EADs as valid through July 10, avoid early reverification, and continue monitoring USCIS guidance as the agency implements the Court’s decision
ICE Arrests Surge as Enforcement Ramps Up
Federal immigration authorities arrested more than 10,000 people over a five-day period. According to a new report, ICE has been directed to significantly increase daily arrests, with officers conducting enforcement during routine check-ins, traffic stops, and street encounters. The agency’s detention population has also grown to more than 63,000 people
New York Warns Immigrants About Rise in Scams
New York officials are warning immigrants to be on alert for a growing number of scams targeting people navigating the U.S. immigration system. Common schemes include scammers posing as USCIS or ICE officials, fake law firms, fraudulent “notarios,” phishing attempts, and fake job or visa lottery offers. Officials remind immigrants that government agencies do not demand payment through gift cards, money transfer apps, or cryptocurrency, and encourage anyone seeking immigration help to work only with licensed attorneys or DOJ-accredited representatives. For more, check out our guide on avoiding immigration scams.
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