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Inadmissibility and Removal Based on Ideological Grounds

Possible Grounds of Inadmissibility and Removal Based on Ideological Grounds A number of statutory provisions in the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA) might serve as a basis for excluding someone from entering the United States (inadmissibility) or deporting them from the United States
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Update on Status of SEVP Field Representative Program

Update on Status of SEVP Field Representative Program Following reports from NAFSA members expressing concern about potential changes to the SEVP Field Representative program, NAFSA contacted Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) leadership to reiterate the value of the program and encourage
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Presidential Memorandum of January 20, 2025 - Hiring Freeze

Presidential Memorandum of January 20, 2025 - Hiring Freeze A January 20, 2025 Presidential Memorandum freezes the hiring of federal civilian employees across the executive branch. No federal civilian position that was vacant as of noon on January 20, 2025 may be filled, and no new position may be
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The Alien Enemies Act of 1798

The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 ("Act") allows the president to detain or deport the natives and citizens of an "enemy" nation . The Act is codified at 50 USC Chapter 3: Alien Enemies (also see the transcription of the original act at the bottom of this page). When invoked by the President, the law
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DHS Plans Revisions to Request for Case Assistance by CIS Ombudsman

DHS Plans Revisions to Request for Case Assistance by CIS Ombudsman On March 14, 2025 DHS published a Federal Register notice giving the public 60 days to comment on its plan to submit for OMB review a series of changes to DHS Form 7001, Request for Case Assistance. Individuals and employers use
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DOS Determines Immigration is APA Foreign Affairs Function

Summary State Department Determination Expands Foreign Affairs Exemption Under the APA. A Federal Register notice published on March 14, 2025, delivered a broad determination by Secretary of State Marco Rubio declaring that all federal efforts related to border control, immigration, and cross-border
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