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09/24/2026

🚨ICE’s new policy specifically targets people with final orders of removal. Those people enter ICE detention in a couple of different ways. Some people are detained by ICE before they have been ordered removed and go through the removal process while in detention. These people are now disappearing from the detainee locator system the moment their removal order becomes final, even if their physical location has not yet changed.

Other people who are taken into custody already have final orders of removal and have been targeted by ICE to execute the order of removal and carry out a deportation. In total, there are at least 1.4 million people living in the U.S. who have final orders of removal. Many people in this situation were ordered removed in the past for missing a court hearing (often unintentionally). After this latest policy change, these individuals will never show up on the ICE detainee locator system once arrested.

This delay — or difficulty in contacting that outside world altogether — may significantly impair the ability to hire lawyers, or for a person’s existing lawyer to get in contact and gather evidence as part of their defense.

Questions about your immigration case? Contact Johnson & Masumi at 703-506-1400.

What happens if you are ordered removed from the United States, but the government considers sending you to a country wh...
09/22/2026

What happens if you are ordered removed from the United States, but the government considers sending you to a country where you have never lived?

This is where having an “emergency destination plan” may become important.

Third-country removal involves sending a noncitizen to a country other than their country of citizenship or a previously designated country of removal. Recent litigation has addressed what procedures must be followed before certain people can be removed to these destinations.

On September 18, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued its decision in *D.V.D. v. Department of Homeland Security*. The court held that certain noncitizens facing third-country removal must receive effective notice and a meaningful opportunity to raise fear-based claims involving the proposed destination, including claims of persecution or torture.

This makes the potential destination country an important part of the analysis.

Country-condition evidence may include government reports, human-rights documentation, credible news sources, expert evidence, and information concerning how people with particular characteristics are treated in that country.

For withholding of removal and CAT protection, however, general evidence that a country has poor conditions is not enough by itself. These protections have specific legal requirements, and evidence must be relevant to the type of harm being claimed.

A practical step is to keep immigration records organized, monitor potential removal destinations, and identify reliable country-condition evidence that may become relevant.

Immigration cases are highly fact-specific. The applicable protections and evidence can depend on a person’s immigration history, removal order, prior claims, and proposed destination.

If you want to learn more or understand how this may apply to your situation, book a consultation through the link in our bio.

A new First Circuit decision has clarified important procedural protections involving third-country removals.On Septembe...
09/21/2026

A new First Circuit decision has clarified important procedural protections involving third-country removals.

On September 18, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued its decision in D.V.D. v. Department of Homeland Security, a case involving DHS policies for removing certain noncitizens with final removal orders to countries other than those previously identified in their proceedings.

The court held that the applicable immigration statutes and regulations require DHS to provide effective notice and a meaningful opportunity to raise fear-based claims before removing a covered person to a third country.

This includes claims that the person may face persecution under the Immigration and Nationality Act or torture under the protections implementing the Convention Against Torture. The court rejected the government's argument that the existing rules created an exception allowing third-country removals without these procedures.

Importantly, the decision does not ban third-country removals altogether. Instead, it addresses the procedures that must be followed before certain third-country removals occur. The First Circuit also vacated two declarations from the lower court concerning whether DHS must follow a particular statutory sequence of potential removal countries.

The decision is particularly relevant to people who have final removal orders and may face removal to a country that was not previously identified in their immigration proceedings.

Immigration cases involving removal orders can be highly fact-specific. Understanding the applicable procedures, notices, deadlines, and available protections is important when a removal to a third country is being considered.

If you want to learn more or understand how this may apply to your situation, book a consultation through the link in our bio.

A new international investigation is shedding light on the growing use of third-country deportations by the U.S. governm...
09/21/2026

A new international investigation is shedding light on the growing use of third-country deportations by the U.S. government.

Published on September 21, 2026, The Deportation Project is a joint investigation involving FRONTLINE, The Washington Post, Forbidden Stories, and media partners in multiple countries.

According to the investigation, the U.S. government has authorized or pledged at least $410 million to facilitate agreements with 31 countries to accept people deported from the United States. More than 25,000 people have reportedly been sent to countries other than their country of origin.

These arrangements are commonly described as third-country deportations. In these cases, a person may be removed from the United States to a country where they are not a citizen and may have had no previous connection.

The investigation found examples involving people from countries including China, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Laos, Cuba, and Jamaica being sent to other countries under different arrangements.

The policy has also generated legal and human-rights concerns. The Washington Post reports that immigration attorneys and advocates have challenged aspects of the policy, while administration officials maintain that third-country removals are being used to remove people who have final orders of removal but cannot be returned to their home countries.

For immigrants and families with pending or completed immigration proceedings, developments in removal policy can be important to understand. Your individual immigration history, current status, and any court or agency orders can significantly affect what rules apply.

If you want to learn more or understand how current immigration policies may apply to your situation, book a consultation through the link in our bio.

09/18/2026

CRITICAL GREEN CARD ALERT FOR TODAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026! USCIS has officially released the new 09/18/26 edition of Form I-485 to align with the expanded Public Charge Inadmissibility Final Rule that takes effect today.

Here is what you must do immediately to avoid application rejection:

Zero Grace Period: USCIS will strictly reject any Form I-485 postmarked or submitted online on or after September 18, 2026, if it uses the old 01/20/25 edition.

Expanded Public Charge Scrutiny: Applications filed starting today are subject to broader discretion regarding means-tested public benefits (including SNAP, Medicaid, and housing assistance received on or after Sept 18).

Filing Window Protections: If your I-485 was postmarked or submitted electronically before September 18, your application remains under the narrower 2022 public charge framework and standard processing rules.

Immediate Legal Action: Download the official 09/18/26 Form I-485 edition directly from USCIS.gov, double-check all public benefit disclosures with your attorney, and ensure your Form I-864 Affidavit of Support is fully updated before mailing.

09/17/2026

CRITICAL 24-HOUR WARNING FOR GREEN CARD APPLICANTS! The Department of Homeland Security's Final Rule on Public Charge Inadmissibility officially goes into full effect tomorrow, September 18, 2026!

If you are applying for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) or an immigrant visa, here is what you need to know and do right now:

The Effective Date: The updated rules apply directly to applications filed or postmarked on or after September 18, 2026.

What USCIS Evaluates: Officers will apply stricter scrutiny to whether an applicant is likely to become primarily dependent on the government, focusing heavily on past or current receipt of public cash assistance (SSI, TANF) or long-term institutional care at government expense.

Exempt Categories: Refugees, asylees, TPS holders, VAWA self-petitioners, and U/T visa holders remain statutorily exempt from public charge determinations.

Immediate Action Step: Ensure your Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support) meets all updated income thresholds and that your legal team has attached complete financial tax records before filing.

Are you waiting for a green card interview? First, determine which immigration process applies to your case.There are tw...
09/16/2026

Are you waiting for a green card interview? First, determine which immigration process applies to your case.

There are two common pathways for people seeking U.S. permanent residence:

Consular Processing:
Applicants who are processing their immigrant visa from outside the United States generally work with the Department of State, the National Visa Center, and a U.S. embassy or consulate. The NVC reviews required documents before an immigrant visa interview can be scheduled.

Adjustment of Status:
Eligible applicants who are already in the United States may apply for permanent residence through USCIS using Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

This distinction is important when there are changes or delays involving immigrant visa interviews. A change affecting consular processing does not automatically mean that every pending Form I-485 application is affected.

However, that does not mean every adjustment-of-status case will proceed the same way. Visa availability, priority dates, the type of case, USCIS processing, and whether an interview is required can all affect the timeline.

The Department of State also explains that immigrant visa interview scheduling depends on factors such as visa availability, embassy capacity, documentarily complete dates, local conditions, and other processing considerations.

If you are unsure whether your case is going through consular processing or adjustment of status, understanding the difference is an important first step.

If you want to learn more or understand how this may apply to your situation, book a consultation through the link in our bio.

09/16/2026

MAJOR URGENT VISA ALERT FOR SEPTEMBER 16, 2026! The administration has officially implemented a pause on routine immigrant visa appointments across U.S. Embassies and Consulates worldwide.

Here is what you need to know and what to do immediately:

Why Appointments Are Paused: The Department of State is conducting mandatory "in-depth training" for consular officers focused on enhanced vetting and application screening procedures.

Who Is Affected: Applicants waiting for family-based or employment-based immigrant visa interviews overseas. Nonimmigrant emergency categories may operate under limited capacity depending on local post discretion.

Rescheduling Impact: Existing scheduled interviews may be subject to cancellation or postponement notices via email from the National Visa Center (NVC) or local consulates.

Immediate Action Items: Check your CEAC status portal daily, monitor your email registered with NVC, and do NOT cancel travel or quit your job until you receive official confirmation from the embassy. Contact your immigration counsel to preserve document qualification while the pause remains in effect.

09/15/2026

MAJOR URGENT LEGAL UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 2026! A federal judge in Massachusetts has officially issued a preliminary injunction halting the Department of Homeland Security's controversial new student visa rule on the very day it was set to take effect!

Here is what this court order means for you and what steps to take next:

"Duration of Status" Remains Active: Because of this court order, DHS cannot enforce fixed 4-year admission caps today. F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors retain their traditional open-ended "Duration of Status" (D/S) entry notations for now.

60-Day Grace Period Preserved: The proposal to slash post-completion grace periods from 60 days down to 30 days is temporarily blocked while litigation continues.

USCIS Form Edits Pending: USCIS had planned to reject older editions of Form I-539 and Form I-765 starting today. Keep close track of official USCIS form edition announcements as the agency reacts to the judge's ruling.

What You Should Do: If you are an international student, do not make abrupt changes to your study or OPT plans! Continue following standard SEVIS updates with your Designated School Official (DSO) and consult an immigration attorney before making international travel arrangements, as government appeals are expected quickly.

09/14/2026

MAJOR URGENT UPDATE FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: The Department of Homeland Security's final rule officially takes effect tomorrow, September 15, 2026! DHS is eliminating the traditional open-ended "Duration of Status" (D/S) entry notation for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors.

Here is what is changing and what you must do immediately:

Fixed Admission Dates: When entering the U.S., Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will now issue a specific "Admit Until Date" on your Form I-94 based on your Form I-20—not to exceed 4 years.

Slashed Grace Period: The post-completion grace period after finishing your degree program or OPT is reduced from 60 days down to 30 days.

Extension Requirements: Need extra time to finish your degree? Updating your Form I-20 with your DSO is no longer enough—you must formally file Form I-539 (Extension of Stay) directly with USCIS.

Transition Protections: If you are physically present in the U.S. today, September 14, with an active "D/S" I-94, you are covered under grandfathered transition rules—unless you travel internationally on or after September 15.

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