Immigration
Policy changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments shaping U.S. immigration in 2026. From executive orders and congressional bills to USCIS processing updates — analysis that cuts through the noise.
Sweden Confirms Role in EU Talks with Taliban as Afghan Embassies Face Deportations
Sweden urges the EU to standardize Afghan travel documents to enable deportations, proposing technical cooperation without political recognition of the Taliban.
Senator Eric Schmitt Urges Homeland Security to Review Optional Practical Training Rules
U.S. lawmakers clash over the OPT program, debating whether to codify post-graduate work rights into law or terminate…
Iowa Deportations Triple as ICE Arrests Rise, Deportation Data Project Reports
Iowa deportations tripled to 1,600+ in early 2026, as immigration arrests surged five-fold, marking a sharp increase in…
150-Vehicle Deportation Fleet Seeks Parking in NYC as ICE Expands Air Deportations
ICE expands air fleet with Boeing 737s for 30,000 monthly deportations as New York officials propose laws to…
Green Card Holders Slow Naturalization Applications as USCIS Faces Backlog
USCIS naturalization filings fell sharply by April 2026 due to a harder civics test, stricter character reviews, and…
U.S. Visa Cases Revisit Old Visa Problems, Day 1 CPT History, and Social Media Posts
USCIS and State Dept. increase scrutiny of past H-1B moves, old student CPT records, and social media activity…
85-Year-Old French Widow Detained in U.S. Immigration Custody After Visa Waiver Overstay
85-year-old French widow Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé deported in 2026 after 16-day ICE detention following an Alabama estate dispute and…
$100,000 H-1B Fee Fails to Cut Visa Numbers, Analyst John Miano Says
The $100,000 H-1B fee targets overseas hires, shifting demand toward domestic candidates while keeping the annual 85,000 visa…
OMARA Cancels Migration Agent’s Registration for 5 Years Over False Visa Claims
Sydney migration agent Vaneet Kaur Chadha banned for 5 years by OMARA over false statements and misleading ads…
Angus Taylor Pushes English Test for Permanent Visa Holders in Australia
Angus Taylor proposes mandatory English tests and binding values statements for Australian permanent residency in 2026, sparking debate…