Temporary TRO Halts DHS Termination of Family Reunification Parole
A federal judge paused the termination of Family Reunification Parole processes for seven nations, citing improper notice procedures.…
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49 New Citizens Naturalized at January 9 South Bend Ceremony
A South Bend naturalization ceremony saw 49 people take the Oath of Allegiance on January 9, 2026. The…
Judge Halts Trump Plan to End Family Reunification Parole
A federal judge has temporarily halted the DHS's January 2026 termination of the Family Reunification Parole programs. The…
Finland Tightens Permanent Residence Rules for Foreigners as of January 2026
Effective January 2026, Finland's residency reform extends the wait for permanent status to six years and adds strict…
Afghan asylum seekers in Pakistan plead for visa extensions amid freezes
A series of U.S. policy shifts, including a USCIS processing freeze and a presidential entry ban, have stranded…
US Embassy in Dushanbe Confirms Green Card Lottery Suspension
The U.S. has indefinitely suspended the Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa) program as of January 2026. Citing national…
The Fiction of Safe Third Countries in Asylum Cooperation
A landmark BIA decision requires immigration judges to determine if an Asylum Cooperative Agreement (ACA) applies before considering…
February 2026 Visa Bulletin Analysis: What you need to Know
The U.S. Department of State has officially released the February 2026 Visa Bulletin, providing immigrant visa availability information…
Court to Rule on Legality of Italy’s Citizenship Crackdown
Italy's Law 74/2025 has restricted citizenship by descent to children and grandchildren of Italian-born ancestors. New 'effective bond'…