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.
Alleged Canadian immigration consultant linked to Corvette fraud
A Toronto immigration consultant faces fraud accusations after clients—mostly from India—report paying thousands and receiving forged documents. Authorities advise verifying licensing, using IMM 5476, keeping control of IRCC accounts, and…
Rural Hospitals Face $100,000 H-1B Fee as New Policy Takes Effect
A $100,000 supplemental fee for new H-1B petitions filed from September 22, 2025 threatens rural hospitals’ ability to…
H-1B ugly truth: Firms sideline Americans, says investor Fishback
Critics say some companies use H-1B hires to replace U.S. workers, citing hidden postings and contractor chains. FY2024…
Bob Vylan Calls US Visa Revocation a Relief, Says Politics Ugly
After leading controversial chants at Glastonbury in June 2025, Bob Vylan had U.S. visas revoked, canceling their American…
Manitoba PNP Draw #256: 29 Invitations Issued Under Skilled Worker Stream
On October 23, 2025 Manitoba issued 29 LAAs in Draw #256, the year’s smallest. Nineteen invitations used a…
ICE Detains British Media Commentator Sami Hamdi After Visa Revocation
Sami Hamdi was detained at SFO in 2024 after his visa was revoked on arrival; ICE provided no…
No Evidence Seyfarth Immigration Leaders Departed for PwC Spinoff
Rumors of Seyfarth Shaw leaders moving to a PwC-linked mobility consultancy are unverified. Seyfarth is nationally ranked in…
Fact Check: Do Immigrants Cost the Netherlands €17 Billion Annually?
Ahead of the 2025 election, studies citing a €17 billion annual immigration cost (1995–2019) fuel debate. Lifetime models…
Vialto Partners Adds 30 Immigration Professionals to Vialto Law
Vialto Partners added about 30 immigration legal professionals to Vialto Law (US) LLP on October 27, 2025, expanding…
Latinos Cornered by Trump Crackdown and Shutdown Threatens Families
Expanded immigration enforcement, including raids in sensitive locations, and a multiweek federal shutdown are straining Latino families. Survey…