This Week in Immigration: August 1, 2025
August 1, 2025This week’s round-up of the biggest, need-to-know immigration stories, brought to you by Boundless Immigration.
Immigration news
Trump Administration Releases New Plans to Enforce Birthright Citizenship Order
July 29, 2025Trump’s executive order to restrict birthright citizenship is on hold, but new agency plans reveal how it could be enforced.
More Americans Are Giving Up U.S. Citizenship, New Report Finds
June 11, 2025Explore why more Americans are giving up, or “renouncing,” U.S. citizenship and how tax and banking policies are driving the trend.
Trump’s Executive Order on English Proficiency: What Employers of Truck Drivers Need to Know
April 30, 2025Learn about Trump’s executive order enforcing English proficiency for truck drivers and how employers can ensure compliance.
Work Is the Top Reason People Immigrate to the U.S., New Data Shows
April 23, 2025Read our new research report to learn the top reasons why people immigrate to the U.S., including work, education, safety, and community.
USCIS to Consider Antisemitic Activity When Reviewing Immigration Applications
April 9, 2025USCIS will now consider antisemitic social media activity and campus affiliations when deciding immigration benefits like green cards and student visas.
DHS Suspends USCIS Ombudsman Office: What This Means for Immigrants
April 5, 2025The Department of Homeland Security has suspended operations of the USCIS Ombudsman Office, leaving thousands of immigrants with complex cases without access to a critical resource for resolving administrative errors and delays.
Government Monitoring of Immigrants’ Social Media
March 4, 2025The White House announces expanded social media screening for immigrants: How to protect yourself while maintaining online presence.
US Embassies in 2025: Brace for Longer Waits and New Procedures
February 14, 2025US embassies are facing staff cuts and policy changes in 2025, meaning longer waits for visas, passports, and other services. Learn how to navigate these changes and prepare for potential delays.
USCIS Removes COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Immigrants
January 24, 2025The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has eliminated the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for permanent residence applications effective January 22, 2025, no longer requiring documentation on Form I-693 or denying applications based on missing COVID-19 vaccination records.