March was full of events — from high-profile deportations to new restrictions for immigration professionals. Here are the key highlights:

🔹 Restrictions on Immigration Consultants' Work
A memorandum was signed allowing legal assistance on immigration matters to be provided only by licensed attorneys and accredited representatives. Independent "helpers" can now be held accountable.

🔹 Plans to Involve the Military in Migrant Detentions
The White House is considering deploying the military to the southern border. The plan sparked a wave of criticism and contradicts U.S. law (Posse Comitatus).

🔹 The Case of Rasha Alawieh
A Lebanese citizen with a valid H-1B visa was deported despite a court injunction. DHS declined to comment. A lawsuit against the agency is being prepared.

🔹 Mass Deportation to El Salvador
Over 230 people were deported despite a temporary court ban. The administration cited "a national security threat," and attorneys have begun appeals.

🔹 Rumors of Visa Bans for 43 Countries
An unconfirmed list of countries facing visa restrictions circulated. The State Department denied the claims, but concern spread among students and workers.

🔹 Attempt to Deport Under the 1798 Law
The White House attempted to invoke the "Alien Enemies Act" against Venezuelans. A judge temporarily blocked the deportations, prompting widespread debate.

🔹 Return of Migrant Family Detention Practices
Families with children can once again be held in detention centers until their court hearings. This measure has sparked criticism and lawsuits from human rights advocates and medical professionals.

🔹 Rumors of TPS Termination for Ukrainians
Reports about the possible termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainians were denied by the White House. Nevertheless, anxiety remains within the diaspora.

🔹 TPS Extension for Several Countries
Amid rumors about TPS being revoked for Ukrainians, the U.S. government extended protection for citizens of Nicaragua, Haiti, and Somalia — a positive sign for other groups.

🔹 Immigration Courts Overwhelmed
The backlog of unresolved cases has exceeded 3 million. This impacts the processing times for asylum applications, visa petitions, and deportation proceedings.

🔹 USCIS System Updates
Improvements to the user interface and expedited processing for certain visa types (e.g., student and work visas). However, delays persist across many categories.

What’s important to remember: In the U.S., such developments are part of the regular political cycle. The key is to stay informed, remain calm, and know where to turn for help!

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