1. USCIS Alert: Entry Restrictions on Certain Nonimmigrant Workers

2025-10-21

USCIS flagged a Presidential Proclamation limiting entry for some nonimmigrant workers and tying adjudications to new conditions, including a substantial supplemental payment for certain H-1B petitions filed from abroad. The alert directs readers to the proclamation text and indicates implementation by DHS. This is a policy-level change affecting employers, H-1B candidates, and immigration attorneys tracking petition timing and fees. It’s part of a broader administration effort to reshape employment-based immigration and could affect fall and winter filing strategies.

• Proclamation signed Sept 19, 2025; USCIS alert posted within last 24h.
• References a $100,000 H-1B payment condition noted in the proclamation text.
• USCIS links implementation details via newsroom alert pages.

Quote: “An important initial step to restore integrity to employment-based immigration.” — USCIS alert language
Source: USCIS

2. Atlanta CBP seizes 160+ lbs of ketamine at airport

2025-10-21

CBP officers in Atlanta reported seizing more than 160 pounds of ketamine at the airport. The interdiction was handled by Office of Field Operations officers and referred for investigation. Details on the shipment, routing, and arrests were not immediately available in the initial post.

• Posted by CBP as a local media release on Oct. 21, 2025.
• Ketamine is a Schedule III controlled substance, often smuggled via express consignment.
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson regularly features in CBP drug interdiction releases.

Quote: “This seizure underscores our officers’ vigilance at international ports of entry.” — CBP local media release

Source: CBP

3. HSI Tucson: arrest in child-sex-trafficking case

2025-10-21

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Arizona arrested a 46-year-old Phoenix resident on allegations tied to child sex trafficking and production of child sexual abuse material. The case involved coordination with Tucson Police and is proceeding in federal court.

• Published by ICE/HSI as a news release on Oct. 21, 2025.
• Initial complaint; defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
• HSI conducts criminal investigations into human trafficking and exploitation.

Quote: “We will pursue predators who target the most vulnerable.” — HSI Tucson news release

Source: ICE · HSI Tucson

4. Portland protesters gather at ICE site; “ready” amid Guard talk

2025-10-21

Protesters outside an ICE facility in Portland said they’re “ready” after a court decision allowed potential National Guard deployment. The report shows continuing public pushback around recent enforcement actions and crowd-control litigation.

• Same-day video report published Oct. 21, 2025.
• Follows recent court rulings on protest policing and body-camera requirements.
• ICE facilities have been frequent protest sites during expanded enforcement.

Quote: “We’re ready.” — protester outside the ICE facility

Source (Gov link): ICE (agency) · Coverage: Reuters video report

5. USCIS: E-Verify & myE-Verify webinars today

2025-10-21

USCIS scheduled two same-day webinars: a general E-Verify overview (11:00 a.m. ET) and a myE-Verify session (2:00 p.m. ET). These explain how employers confirm work authorization and how workers can manage their records.

• USCIS lists both sessions on its E-Verify pages for Oct. 21, 2025.
• Employers in E-Verify states may have participation mandates.
• Workers can lock SSNs and review records through myE-Verify.

Quote: “Learn how E-Verify works, how to enroll, and program highlights.” — USCIS E-Verify page

Source: USCIS E-Verify · USCIS webinar listing

6. CBP outreach: “Coffee with Customs” webinar (aviation/travel)

2025-10-21

CBP is hosting a one-hour “Coffee with Customs” webinar (1–2 p.m. ET) aimed at general aviation and travel stakeholders. While not a policy change, it’s a timely official touchpoint for border processing questions.

• Listed by CBP for Oct. 21, 2025.
• Focus: travel processing, reporting, compliance.
• Useful for pilots and frequent cross-border travelers.

Quote: “Register for the October 21, 2025, CwC Webinar.” — CBP program page

Source: CBP