5 Cities Stop Sharing Passport Photos with Employee Insurance Agency During Privacy Probe
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague suspend sharing passport photos with the UWV amid a privacy probe into unauthorized…
5-Year Waiting Period Keeps Immigrants Off Medicaid/chip, Even as States Use State-Only Funds
New federal rules as of Oct 2026 restrict Medicaid for many immigrants, leaving states to decide whether to…
California Ranks Lower for Immigrants as Sanctuary Laws Collide with Job Opportunities
California, New York, and Illinois lead the 2026 rankings for best immigrant states, balancing job growth, sanctuary laws,…
California Exempts Social Security from State Tax, Tightens Foreign Asset Rules
Guide for California immigrants on 2026 tax rules, including federal senior deductions, state Social Security exemptions, and foreign…
Undocumented Immigrants Must File Taxes with Itins Despite Data-Sharing Agreements
Essential 2026 tax guide for undocumented immigrants: Learn ITIN filing requirements, income thresholds, and how tax records impact…
U.S. Consulates Now Weigh Chronic Illnesses as Negative Factors Under Public Charge Rule
Public Charge rules in 2026 differ between domestic and overseas cases, with stricter health scrutiny applied at consulates…
Florida Tightens Medicaid Restrictions for Immigrants Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Florida and federal officials tighten immigrant Medicaid rules for 2026, preserving child coverage while increasing ICE data-sharing and…
New York Expands Emergency Medicaid for Immigrants, but Essential Plan Coverage Still Limited
New York protects immigrant health coverage in 2026 with state funds, shielding Medicaid and Essential Plan access despite…
Texas Keeps Five-Year Waiting Period for Medicaid/chip Eligibility in 2026
Texas Medicaid and CHIP rules tighten for immigrants in 2026, narrowing eligibility and increasing data-sharing risks as federal…
California Freezes Medi-Cal Enrollment for Immigrants Without Satisfactory Status
California has frozen new full-scope Medi-Cal for many adult immigrants in 2026. Children and pregnant people remain covered,…
California Freezes Medi-Cal Enrollment for Immigrants with Satisfactory Status
California has frozen new full-scope Medi-Cal for many adult immigrants in 2026. Children and pregnant people remain covered,…
Florida, No State Income Tax, Social Security Benefits Attract Immigrant Retirees
Florida has no state income tax for 2026, but federal IRS rules and foreign account reporting (FBAR) still…
Pregnant People in ICE Detention Say Medical Care Falls Short of Estelle V. Gamble
U.S. detention centers face scrutiny over failing to provide constitutionally mandated prenatal care, leading to reports of medical…
Colorado Faces 611% Cost Surge as Medicaid-Like Benefits Cover All Coloradans
Colorado's immigrant health program costs soar to $104M as enrollment hits 28,000, sparking a major budget battle amid…