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Who Are the 7 Groups of Immigrants Most at Risk of ICE Arrest, Detention, and Expedited Removal as of August 2025?

Immigration enforcement in the United States is at an all-time high, with ICE targeting a wide range of individuals—many of whom never thought they’d be at risk. If you are in one of the groups below, you must take immediate action to protect yourself and your family. Immigration Lawyer Marina Shepelsky and her team are ready to defend your rights and keep you safe from deportation.

Group 1: Anyone with Criminal Arrest — Even Without a Conviction

ICE is detaining people based solely on arrest records, regardless of whether charges were dropped or never led to a conviction.

Group 2: Anyone with an Order of Removal

Even if you have a pending appeal, pending VAWA, U-Visa, or T-Visa case, ICE is still making arrests and moving to deport.

Group 3: Recent Border Crossers and CBPOne Entrants

Anyone who entered through CBPOne, officially requested asylum at the border, or crossed without inspection is being closely targeted.

Group 4: Haitians, Venezuelans, and Nicaraguans

These nationalities are seeing heightened enforcement, especially as humanitarian protections are revoked or expire.

Group 5: Visa Overstays and Status Violations

If you overstayed your visa or violated your visa conditions, you are now a priority for arrest and removal.

Group 6: Biden Parole Holders and Expiring TPS Beneficiaries

Many who received parole under the Biden program are now out of status, and several TPS programs are set to expire—putting thousands at risk.

Group 7: Farm Workers, Immigrant Workers [Restaurants, Meat Plants, etc], and Street Vendors

  • Farmworkers and labor organizers are facing targeted raids, particularly in agricultural states like Mississippi and Vermont.
  • Immigrant street vendors are losing protections after recent policy rollbacks, making them vulnerable to arrest and deportation.

If you recognize yourself or a loved one in one of these groups, time is critical. ICE enforcement actions can happen without warning, and having a prepared legal strategy can be the difference between staying in the U.S. and being removed.

Call Immigration Lawyer Marina Shepelsky today to schedule your confidential consultation. We will review your case, explain your legal options, and fight for your right to remain in the United States. Don’t wait until ICE knocks on your door—start your defense now.