DHS Announces USCIS Will Resume Immigration Benefits for 39 Countries, Including Cubans and Venezuelans
USCIS resumes processing green cards and work permits for 39 countries, including Cuba and Venezuela, after a federal court vacated an 'arbitrary' policy...
Top questions about DACA
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat is the main legal issue facing DACA and Dreamers in 2025?
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that DACA might be unlawful but upheld protections for current recipients outside Texas until 2026.
Read: Report: Half a Million Dreamers Face Risk of DeportationWhat actions were taken by federal agencies in January 2026 that affected immigration processes?
On January 14, 2026, the Department of State (DOS) paused immigrant visa processing for 75 countries effective January 21, 2026. On January 15, 2026, USCIS announced Operation PARRIS to re-examine refugee cases for fraud/security.
Read: Family Self-Departs U.S. After 11-Year Green Card Backlog ReckoningWhat enforcement approach did DHS and USCIS implement as of January 2026?
DHS and USCIS implemented a zero-release and mandatory detention approach as of January 3, 2026, pushing longer immigration detention and fewer releases while deportation cases move through the system.
Read: How Long Can Immigration Detention Last Before Deportation Under Current LawWhat legal challenges are facing the Trump administration's deportation policies in 2025?
Legal challenges target expedited removals, ICE raids in protected locations, and ending DACA and TPS programs.
Read: America in 2025: The Rise of the Deportation NationWhat changes were made to federal immigration policy in 2025?
Federal immigration policy tightened in 2025, reducing humanitarian admissions and increasing border enforcement.
Read: 2025 Immigration Policies Reshape Aid and Enforcement Landscape
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