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 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 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 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
H-1B 2026: Prepare Before March Under New Weighted Selection
For the FY 2027 H-1B season, USCIS will implement a wage-weighted selection process prioritizing higher-paid professionals. Registration opens in March 2026 for an October start date. While the 85,000 cap…
Columbus Diocese grants Mass dispensation for worshippers fearing immigration crackdown
DHS has removed restrictions on immigration enforcement at sensitive locations, leading the Columbus Diocese to grant a temporary…
California Mask Ban for Immigration Agents Triggers Federal Lawsuit
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Montgomery County Faith Leaders Address Immigration Crackdown and Trust Act
Montgomery County is debating the Trust Act to restrict local aid to federal immigration enforcement. The bill responds…
Canada Express Entry Trades Category Expands into a Strong PR Pathway
Canada’s 2026 immigration strategy prioritizes 25 trade occupations through Express Entry, targeting 109,000 admissions. With lower entry scores…
Security Guards Indicted for Bribery Over Allowing Illegal Migrants
New indictments against border guards for bribery highlight severe risks for both officials and migrants. Unauthorized entry facilitated…
New England States and the Federal Deportation Push: A Regional Look
New England's response to federal deportation efforts is split, with New Hampshire mandating ICE cooperation while others restrict…
Humboldt Park restaurant owner faces deportation flight to Pakistan; family pleas unanswered
A 63-year-old Chicago sub shop owner, Asif Amin Cheema, was deported to Pakistan on New Year's Day 2026.…
Pope Francis Center in San Diego Serves Immigrants Affected by Deportations
Opening January 2026, the Pope Francis Center in San Diego will support immigrants through legal consultations and 'FAITH…
Birthright Citizenship in 2026: Barbara v. Trump at Center
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide in 2026 whether children born on U.S. soil to parents without permanent…