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.
Tories Won’t Deport Legally Settled People, Badenoch Confirms
After Katie Lam’s comments suggested some legal migrants should be removed, Kemi Badenoch clarified Conservatives will not deport legally settled people. The party’s October 2025 Borders Plan targets unlawful migrants…
Bulgaria Streamlines Long-Term Visa for Indians with New Centers
From November 1, 2025, Bulgaria will decentralize D visa intake across six Indian cities via VFS Global. New…
UC Berkeley Names Shahpour Matloob as In-House Immigration Staff Attorney
In mid-September 2025 UC Berkeley named Shahpour “Shawn” Matloob its first in-house immigration staff attorney, dedicated to legal…
Lovesick Trump Supporter Threatens to Murder ICE Over Visa Delay
A Jacksonville man was arrested October 27, 2025, for allegedly threatening federal officers and the White House after…
US Ends Automatic EAD Extensions: Implications for Indian Expats
Effective October 30, 2025, DHS ends most automatic EAD extensions, reversing the 540-day pandemic-era policy. Affected workers should…
Green Card and OCI: U.S. Worldwide Tax Residency Explained
Holding an OCI does not end U.S. tax residency for Green Card holders. To stop U.S. worldwide taxation,…
Instant Saudi e-Visa Platform: Eligibility, Online Application & Fees
Saudi Arabia’s new August 2025 e-Visa platform accelerates approvals—sometimes in minutes—covers over 60 countries, offers one-year, multi-entry visas,…
New Zealand Expands AEWV to 87 Occupations from November 3, 2025
New Zealand adds 87 occupations to the AEWV via the National Occupation List effective November 3, 2025, covering…
DHS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions Beginning Oct 30, 2025
Effective October 30, 2025, DHS will generally end automatic extensions for EAD renewals filed on or after that…
USCIS Requires Electronic Payments for Paper-Filed Immigration Forms
USCIS mandates electronic payments for paper filings from Oct. 28, 2025. Use Form G-1450 for card charges or…