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.
Krishnamoorthi Files for Oversight on ICE Private Surveillance Firms
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi urged DHS to disclose plans to use private contractors for ICE surveillance, citing risks of profit-driven abuse, data misuse, and wrongful detentions. He requested legal authority, data…
USCIS Sees Record Citizenship Applications Amid Backlogs and Scrutiny
A record 11.3 million USCIS cases were pending in Q2 FY2025 amid a surge in citizenship applications and…
Woonsocket Mother Detained at Logan Airport for Over a Week
A Woonsocket mother and green card holder was detained at Logan Airport in early November 2025 over a…
Migrant Protests Grow as Home Secretary Warns Illegal Immigration
A nationwide wave of protests against migrant housing has coincided with rising irregular arrivals. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood…
Oman Unveils Cultural Visa for Global Artists: Eligibility and Fees
Starting 10 November 2025, Oman’s Cultural Visa provides 1-, 5- or 10-year residency for artists and academics with…
Utah Judge Lacking Immigration Experience Among Military TIJs
The DOJ’s August 2025 rule change opened TIJ roles to any licensed attorney, including JAG military lawyers. EOIR…
Labour MPs condemn asylum crackdown as performative cruelty
The government’s asylum crackdown led by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood would impose time‑limited refugee status, single appeals, expedited…
Germany Welcomes Skilled Workers Amid Tightening Integration Rules
Germany’s 2025 policy expands pathways for skilled workers—centralizing processes via the Work-and-Stay Agency and lowering Blue Card thresholds—while…
Missouri Senator Seeks OPT Overhaul, Calls It a Cheap Labor Pipeline
Senator Eric Schmitt urged DHS to end or reform OPT on November 15, 2025, calling it a cheap-labor…
Deportations Rise in 2025: Churches Become Sanctuaries for Immigrants
A 78% uptick in California deportations in early 2025 has pushed churches—exemplified by St. Jarlath in Oakland—to shelter…