How Have US Immigration Laws Changed in 2025?
In the first few weeks of January 2025, US immigration laws have changed dramatically. Within a few days of the new administration taking office, several executive orders have been signed by the incoming president. Prospective and current immigrants to the United States should take a moment to understand these executive orders. An experienced immigration lawyer in Palm Beach County may be able to explain these changes in more detail.
Legal Service Providers Told to Stop Helping Migrants
After the new administration took power, the Justice Department reportedly told legal service providers to stop helping migrants. This includes legal aid for people in detention, people navigating immigration courts, and children.
Remain in Mexico Policy Returns
Some of the new changes are not changes at all, but rather resurrections of past policies. A key example is the “Remain in Mexico” policy, which forced asylum seekers to navigate their claims outside of the United States. This policy is significant because it already has a track record of being approved by higher courts. While other efforts by the new administration could ultimately fail, the Remain in Mexico policy is an established program that will inevitably come back into force.
Many of the Previous Administration’s Executive Orders Have Been Rescinded
The current administration is also returning to its previous stance in other ways. Since taking power, the previous administration signed more lenient executive orders. These included Executive Order 14010, which opened more pathways for legal migration. Executive Order 14011 was also rescinded, and this policy focused on family reunification. Another major policy was Executive Order 14013, and this policy focused on resettling refugees in the United States.
Expedited Removal Has Been Expanded
Another change is the expansion of expedited removal. This theoretically makes it easier to deport a migrant without a court hearing. To fight this expedited removal, the migrant must prove that they have been in the country for more than two years.
The Effort to End Birthright Citizenship in the United States
Perhaps the most recent legal change to immigration policy is the effort to end birthright citizenship. Unlike some of the other changes, however, the success of this effort is not yet clear. A judge has already temporarily blocked the executive order from being enforced, and this will likely be settled in the Supreme Court.
If this effort is successful, it could have a greater effect on US immigration policy than anything else the new administration is trying to do.
Can a Palm Beach County Immigration Lawyer Help Me Emigrate to the United States in 2025?
A Palm Beach County immigration lawyer may be able to help you understand these changes and how they apply to you specifically. The best way to discuss the new laws is to schedule a consultation with an immigration lawyer. Aside from explaining the changes, immigration attorneys may also help you with new strategies specifically designed to overcome new challenges. To learn more about your options, contact The Devore Law Group today.
Sources:
natlawreview.com/article/rescinded-biden-immigration-executive-orders-what-employers-need-know
americanimmigrationcouncil.org/research/after-day-one-high-level-analysis-trumps-first-executive-actions
