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This Week in Immigration: January 16, 2025 - Boundless Immigration

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Published at: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:11:15 +0000

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“No Shortcuts”: Fifth Circuit Tells TPS Holders They Can’t Rush Asylum Appeals - Tampa Free Press

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Published at: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:09:56 +0000

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EB-1A Petitions in 2026- Understanding the Shift from Discretionary to Non-Discretionary Review - The National Law Review

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Published at: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:19:02 +0000

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Announces Shorter Validity Periods for Certain Employment Authorization Documents - The National Law Review

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Published at: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:11:15 +0000

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Operation in Minnesota Targeting Lawfully Admitted Refugees - Global Refuge

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Published at: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:05:57 +0000

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International students - OPT - 180 days auto extension continues - MSN

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Published at: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:28:37 +0000

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Green card update: Trump admn announces major changes to interview process, here’s what to know - MSN

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Published at: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:30:35 +0000

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Two Pakistanis in New Jersey Indicted for Fraudulent Voting in a Federal Election and Lying on Citizenship Applications

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided critical assistance leading to the indictment of two Pakistani nationals for illegally voting in a federal election and making false statements while applying for United States citizenship.

Published at: Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:03:07 -0500

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DHS Reduces Wait Times for Thousands of Religious Workers Abroad

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued an interim final rule to religious organizations and their communities allowing thousands of religious workers—including priests, nuns, and rabbis—that previously were required to remain outside the United States before returning, to resume their essential services.

Published at: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:55:42 -0500

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Homeland Security Terminates Somalia’s Temporary Protected Status Designation

Today, the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced the termination of Somalia’s designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The termination will be effective on March 17, 2026.

Published at: Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:48:42 -0500

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