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.
Faculty Senate Reports Decline in International Student Enrollment
Several U.S. public universities report double‑digit international enrollment drops in 2025 — Cleveland State down 41%, NIU down 40% — with GW seeing a near‑70% decline from China since 2019.…
Coalition Says Immigration Is Still Too High, Plans Sharp Cuts
The opposition plans major migration cuts before the 2028 election, targeting skilled visas and international students, pushing permanent…
Myanmar Refugees Exit Border Camps to Work in Thai Orchards
Thailand allowed more than 80,000 Myanmar refugees in nine border camps to work legally from 26 August 2025,…
Governor Responds to NC Raids Over ICE Detainees at New Hanover
Governor Stein condemned federal immigration raids after several detainees from New Hanover County Jail were transferred without notice,…
H-1B Layoffs Strain U.S. Homeowners Amid Mortgage, Visa Rules
In 2025, H‑1B layoffs plus a new $100,000 employer fee and HUD’s FHA restriction for non‑permanent residents left…
MHA designates Vizhinjam, Hazira and Pipavav as immigration checkposts
On 20 November 2025 India added Vizhinjam, Hazira and Pipavav as Category II immigration checkposts, allowing crew clearance…
Durham Schools Expand Mental Health Support for Latino Students
Durham Public Schools saw Latino student attendance fall amid nearby immigration enforcement. The district assures families campuses are…
Veterans condemn Trump-era deportations of immigrant service members
A policy change in April 2025 removed longstanding protections for noncitizen service members and their relatives, empowering ICE…
Federal Swamp Sweep to Extend into Mississippi, Officials Say
Operation Swamp Sweep begins December 1, 2025, deploying about 250 agents for two months across southeast Louisiana and…
Montenegro tightens Russians’ visa rules to align with EU policy
Montenegro will replace visa-free 30-day visits for Russians with single-entry visas only to match EU policy ahead of…