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.
U.S. Designates Erdoğan Ally Turkish Hizbullah for Immigration Controls
In November 2025 the U.S. added Turkish Hizbullah to the TEL, allowing visa denials and deportations based on ties to the group. The listing targets immigration controls only and avoids…
Oregon’s Unauthorized Immigrant Population About 155K, Slowing Growth
Oregon had an estimated 155,000 unauthorized immigrants in mid-2023, a figure unchanged since 2021 and below 2007 levels.…
MAGA ramps up pushback against Trump’s 2025 immigration agenda
MAGA leaders opposed Trump’s 2025 immigration agenda, which promotes nationwide expedited removals, stronger border and interior enforcement, and…
Greece Unfreezes Golden Visa Files as Turkish Demand Surges
After a six-month halt, Greece restarted the Golden Visa program, clearing backlogs and prompting Turkish demand that raised…
MPI Reforms to Break Dysfunction in U.S. Immigration Courts
MPI finds immigration courts strained by a backlog over 3 million and roughly 700 judges. It recommends reallocating…
Canada invites foreigners to apply for permanent residence
In November 2025 IRCC issued 1,000 CEC invites at CRS 533 and 714 PNP invites at CRS 738,…
Canada Extends Sudanese Immigration Measures Through October 2026
Canada extended fee-waiver measures for Sudanese nationals in Canada through October 28, 2026. Eligible temporary residents can apply…
Noem: US Tightens Visa Oversight to Admit Only Right Applicants
Kristi Noem announced Nov 12, 2025 that U.S. visa programs remain active but will face stricter vetting. The…
Former Cuban air force pilot indicted in Miami for immigration fraud
A former Cuban Air Force pilot, Luis Raul Gonzalez-Pardo Rodriguez, was indicted in Miami for allegedly denying 1980–2009…
Only One Kneecap Member Barred From Canada, IRCC Confirms
IRCC cancelled Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh’s eTA in August 2025 for incomplete application information; the two other Kneecap…