Sam Liccardo Files Discharge Petition for Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026
The Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026 would restore temporary protection for more than 8,000 Afghans affected by the 2025 termination. Rep. Sam Liccardo plans to...
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat 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 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 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 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 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 LandscapeAndrea Salinas, Ron Wyden Lead Lawmakers in Letter on Unaccompanied Children Deportations
Andrea Salinas, Ron Wyden and 51 lawmakers called on the administration to halt an accelerated deportation process for…
FAA Investigates American Airlines Flight Close Call Near DC Potomac Consolidated TRACON
The FAA is investigating a possible close call involving an American Airlines Airbus A321 and a military aircraft…
Southeast Asian Deportations to Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia Surge Nine-Fold as Decades-Old Removal Orders Target Elders
U.S. deportations to Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia have surged nearly nine-fold, putting older refugees and people with decades-old…
IRS Offers Up to $5,100 via Additional Child Tax Credit, Form 1040, Schedule 8812
The $5,100 figure is the maximum refundable Additional Child Tax Credit for three qualifying children in tax year…
Treasury Department Delays IRS Data on Overtime Wages and Tipped Income Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The IRS has delayed two planned releases of data on the 2025 tax law, saying it is waiting…
IRS Delays EITC and ACTC Refunds Under PATH Act Until Late February 2024
The IRS must hold the full refund until at least February 15 if a return claims the Earned…
Illinois EITC and Child Tax Credit Saved Families $600M, Gov. JB Pritzker Reports
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue said October 13, 2026, that the Illinois EITC and…
ALEC Policy Champions Reduce Utah Income Taxes for Sixth Straight Year Under House Bill 106
Utah’s individual income-tax rate is 4.45 percent following two successive legislative cuts. Senate Bill 60 made the latest…
Feds Offer Education Freedom Tax Credit as Governor Wes Moore Weighs Maryland Scholarship-Granting Organization Rules
Maryland is reviewing whether to join the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit before the December 31, 2026, opt-in…