DHS 60-Day Grace Period Plan Would End Job-Loss Protection for Certain Visas
DHS has moved to eliminate the 60-day grace period for certain nonimmigrant workers, but no rule is final…
DHS Rule Lets USCIS Mandate Online Filing for Immigration Forms Starting Aug. 11
USCIS shifts to mandatory electronic filing starting August 11, 2026, to cut costs and improve security, with hardship…
New Form I-936 Allows $25 Waiver from Mandatory Electronic Filing Under Interim Final Rule
DHS introduces Form I-936 for e-filing waivers starting August 11, 2026, helping applicants facing hardship bypass mandatory online…
1099-DA Crypto Tax Guide: Prove Cost Basis to IRS Auditors
IRS Form 1099-DA guidance for 2026 requires taxpayers to document crypto cost basis to avoid overtaxation and satisfy…
China’s Grave Concern as Suicide Warning Preceded Death in Melbourne Detention
A Chinese woman died by suicide in Melbourne detention after staff were warned of self-harm risks, sparking diplomatic…
Cockpit Lockdown After Disruptive Passengers Threaten Crew on Alaska Airlines Flight 305 in Miami
Alaska Airlines Flight 305 returned to the gate in Miami after passengers made threats during taxi; no credible…
Amnesty Urges Africa to Reject U.S. Deportation Deals Amid Birth Tourism Crackdown
Amnesty International urges 13 African nations to reject U.S. deportation deals, while a new 2026 executive order cracks…
Sen. Markey Slams ICE Deportation Regime, Pressures Acting Field Office Director on Overcrowding
Senator Markey challenges ICE over overcrowding and detention protocols at the Burlington, MA facility amid rising national detention…
Dominican Republic, Mexico, Paraguay Enforce Six-Month Passport Validity Rule
Passport validity rules for the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Paraguay vary by destination and airline, with some exceptions…
Maine Medical Center Nurses Rally as ICE Releases Colleague in Removal Proceedings
Maine nurse Debora Kapisha released from ICE custody after colleagues rallied to stop her transfer. Her asylum case…
Federal Judge Ends Temporary Protected Status for 4,000 from Burma
A federal court cleared the end of TPS for 4,000 Burmese nationals on August 7, 2026, revoking work…
47 Vietnamese Nationals Repatriated in Deportation Deal on August 5, 2026
The U.S. deported 47 Vietnamese nationals on August 5, 2026, under a bilateral agreement, sparking local efforts in…
Trump Administration Aims to Collect Civil Fines from Migrants Deported Overseas
Trump Administration hires contractors to collect $84B in immigration fines from deported migrants in Mexico and Central America…
Mayor Tells LAPD to Halt Flock Safety Use Over Deportation Risk
Mayor Karen Bass halts LAPD's use of Flock Safety cameras over federal immigration data sharing and a 32.3%…