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
US Visa Rules Jan 2026: 39-Country Ban and Fee Hikes
The U.S. government is implementing expanded travel restrictions on 39 countries and mandatory inflation-based fee increases for immigration benefits starting January 1, 2026. While existing visas and permanent residents are…
Oregon Report: At Least 1,100 Immigration Arrests in 2025
Federal immigration arrests in Oregon skyrocketed to 1,100 in 2025, a tenfold increase from the previous year. New…
USCIS Announces FY 2026 Inflation-Adjusted Immigration Fees for Certain Benefits
Beginning January 1, 2026, USCIS will implement inflation-based fee increases for several forms, including Employment Authorization (I-765) and…
Three Years On, Afghan Family Reunions Still On Hold, Officials Say
The U.S. government has suspended all immigration benefit processing for Afghan nationals as of late 2025. Citing national…
Judge Halts End of TPS for South Sudanese Immigrants Pending Litigation
A federal judge in Boston has temporarily halted the Trump administration's plan to end TPS for South Sudan.…
US Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to Deport South Sudanese Migrants
A federal judge’s emergency stay has temporarily saved TPS protections for South Sudanese nationals, blocking a planned termination…
UK 2026 Visa Rules: Earned Settlement and English Language Tests
The UK's 2026 immigration reforms introduce a 10-year path to permanent residency, mandatory £16 digital travel permits for…
Japan Eyes Language-Proficiency Requirement for Permanent Residency as LDP Updates Laws
Japan is introducing a language proficiency requirement (JLPT N3/N4) and mandatory social integration courses for Permanent Residency applicants…
ICE Won’t Detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia Again While Court Orders Stand
A Maryland federal judge has blocked ICE from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, ruling that the government lacks a…
Final Deportation Flights of 2025 Land in Guatemala, DHS Confirmed
The U.S. government reported a record 2.5 million migrant departures in 2025, including 605,000 formal deportations. With Guatemala…