Friday Round Up

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formally requested that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent grant authorization for certain employees within the Treasury Department, including officers from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS),  to be deputized and assist with immigration enforcement.  This request represents a significant shift in the enforcement of immigration laws, as it expands the role of IRS officers—who are traditionally focused on tax and financial matters—to include immigration-related responsibilities.  Such a move could have broad implications, affecting both individuals and businesses, and may increase the scope of federal immigration enforcement across various sectors. 

Meanwhile, in the March 2025 Visa Bulletin, there is a modest advancement in the Employment-Based EB-2 and EB-3 Preference categories for most countries.  The USCIS will be honoring the Final Action Dates for these employment-based categories in March. 

Key updates include:

EB-2 and EB-3 for India: The Final Action Dates will advance by six weeks
EB-2 China: The Final Action Date will advance by two weeks
EB-2 Worldwide: The Final Action Date will advance by six weeks
EB-3 China (Professional/Skilled Workers): The Final Action Date will advance by one month
EB-1 and  EB-5 categories will remain unchanged in March

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