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.
Top questions about Immigration
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat changes occurred in immigration enforcement policies in 2025?
What are the risks for people with pending immigration applications under current policies?
People with pending applications and no criminal record may be less likely to face removal under Biden, but there are no guarantees.
Read: Comparing Deportation Policies Under Obama, Trump, and Biden AdministrationsWhat are the key developments in immigration policies for 2025-2026?
Applicants face national-origin-based holds and enhanced security vetting under new policy developments, with an indefinite pause delaying green card processing for certain countries without being an outright denial.
Read: Immigration Suspensions Spark Discrimination Concerns Amid National Security JustificationsWhat are the main defense strategies for immigrants facing increased enforcement under Immigration 2026?
Immigrants can protect their liberty through bond and procedural challenges in immigration court, and protect their benefits by preparing for USCIS holds, re-reviews, and follow-up evidence requests.
Read: House Judiciary Committee Advances Immigration 2026 Bills with Stephen MillerWhat are the potential risks for immigrants with pending cases due to these policy changes?
Immigrants with pending cases face higher arrest risks and should be aware that they could still be arrested by ICE if they are believed to be in the country without legal status.
Read: ICE Expands Arrest Discretion Near Courthouses Amid Legal Concerns
U.S. Department of Labor Plans 2026 PERM Overhaul for EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards
The U.S. Department of Labor plans to modernize the PERM labor certification process in 2026 to update recruitment rules and worker protections.
Navigating 401(k), Profit-Sharing, and Safe Harbor 401(k) Compliance in 2026
U.S. employers in 2026 must follow strict IRS rules for qualified retirement plans to keep tax benefits, with…
2026 Retirement Plan Limits: 401(k) Deferral at $24,500, SEP at $72,000, SIMPLE IRA at $17,000
The IRS raised 2026 retirement limits, including a $24,500 401(k) cap and special $11,250 catch-up for ages 60-63.…
Canada Revenue Agency: When Foreign Income Becomes Taxable for Newcomers Based on Tax Residency
Learn how the CRA taxes foreign income for newcomers in 2026 based on residential ties, asset valuation rules,…
U.S. Visa, Green Card Applicants Face Stricter Screening: Self-Audit Before Filing
U.S. immigration agencies expanded vetting in 2026, requiring visa and green card applicants to ensure total consistency across…
Giménez on Face the Nation: Trump Should Normalize Longtime US Immigrants
Rep. Giménez calls for normalizing immigrants as USCIS narrows green card paths and TPS work permits expire on…
Supreme Court Reaffirms Birthright Citizenship in Trump V. Barbara Decision
The Supreme Court struck down EO 14160 on June 30, 2026, reaffirming that children born in the U.S.…
Review Mutual Funds Before U.S. Tax Residency to Avoid PFIC Pitfalls
Review Indian mutual fund holdings before gaining U.S. tax residency to avoid complex PFIC reporting on Form 8621…
Antigua and Barbuda Refuses Open-Ended U.S. Deportee Program, Conditions Cooperation on Visa Restrictions Lift
Antigua and Barbuda is refusing an open-ended U.S. deportee transfer deal and offering only limited, case-by-case cooperation. The…
USCIS Tightens Adjustment of Status, Pushing More Applicants Toward Consular Processing
USCIS is treating adjustment of status more narrowly, with many applicants potentially required to pursue consular processing instead.…