Last Week’s Highlights in Immigration: Need-to-Know Updates! 🚨

Judge Halts Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order

A federal judge has temporarily blocked  Trump’s controversial plan to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented parents and student visa holders, preserving constitutional protections—for now. Expect appeals and heated legal battles ahead.

PERM Takeaway: Employers must prepare for ongoing uncertainty around citizenship definitions, potentially impacting eligibility criteria for foreign-born employees.

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Trump Signs Massive Immigration Enforcement Bill

President Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill" injects $170 billion into immigration enforcement  and border security, with steep fee hikes and restrictions on immigrant aid. While supporters cheer stricter controls, critics warn of implementation delays and restricted access to legal processes.

PERM Takeaway: Anticipate increased scrutiny and longer processing times; employers should budget additional time and resources to maintain compliance.

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TPS Revoked for Hondurans and Nicaraguans

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) ends for over 70,000 Honduran and Nicaraguan nationals by September 2025, risking mass deportations and disruptions to families and local economies.

PERM Takeaway: Businesses reliant on TPS workers should urgently explore alternative legal immigration pathways to retain their workforce.

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Green Card Replacement Delays Skyrocket

Green card renewal processing times surged nearly 1,000%, jumping from under a month to over eight months in just three months. With over 356,000 pending cases, lawful permanent residents face unprecedented delays.

PERM Takeaway: Employers should proactively manage timelines and documentation renewals to mitigate disruptions for foreign-born employees awaiting updated legal status.

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Shrinking Immigrant Workforce Threatens U.S. Economy

A recent jobs report warns that declining immigrant participation—down over 735,000 workers since January—poses severe economic risks, notably in healthcare and other immigrant-dependent sectors.

PERM Takeaway: Employers must navigate increasingly restrictive immigration policies by diversifying recruitment strategies and advocating for responsive workforce solutions.

Stay ahead of immigration shifts—your workforce depends on it! 🔍