Immigration updates

Things you should know, April 2025 from the Law Office of Magnolia Zarraga and the Watsonville Law center.

THIS PAGE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. FOR LEGAL ADVICE, PLEASE CONSULT A LICENSED IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY OR ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVE.

IRS Data Sharing

The IRS and DHS/ICE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to share data. While many details remain unclear, this raises serious concerns about what information may be shared and how it could be used.

AI and Immigration

Artificial Intelligence is being used to monitor social media activity of visa, residency, and immigration applicants. Support for or promotion of groups labeled as terrorist or anti-Semitic by the government may lead to case denial.

Notices to leave

Individuals who entered through CBP One have received an email terminating their parole & instructing them to leave the US if they haven’t obtained some type of legal status. The administration has acknowledged some people received these emails in error.

Mandatory immigration registration

As of April 11, 2025, people who are not already considered registered and have been in the U.S. for more than 30 days must register with immigration.There is currently no deadline to register.

Who is already registered

  • Permanent or conditional residents

  • Anyone who entered with a visa, permit, or parole (even if expired)

  • Anyone who has or had a work permit (even if expired)

  • Anyone who applied for residency (approved, pending, or denied)

  • Anyone who applied for amnesty (even if denied)

  • Anyone who applied for temporary residency (even if denied)

  • Anyone who is or has been in deportation proceedings

Who must register

  • Anyone not on the list above

  • Parents must also register unregistered children under 14

Who should not register

  • US citizens and those already considered registered

Consequences to know

  • If you register:

    • Your information may be used to start deportation or detain you

  • If you don’t register:

    • You may face fines, criminal charges, and issues with future immigration applications

  • If you lie or submit false info:

    • You could face criminal charges and fines

  • If you don’t carry your registration proof (age 18+):

    • You could face fines and criminal charges

  • If you don’t update your address:

    • You could face fines, criminal charges, and deportation

What do I do?

  • Each person’s case is different.

  • Speak to a trusted immigration attorney or accredited representative to understand your rights, any potential risks, understand your options and actions you should follow.

  • Do not take any action without first understanding your situation.