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.
Top questions about Immigration
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat changes occurred in immigration enforcement policies in 2025?
What are the risks for people with pending immigration applications under current policies?
People with pending applications and no criminal record may be less likely to face removal under Biden, but there are no guarantees.
Read: Comparing Deportation Policies Under Obama, Trump, and Biden AdministrationsWhat are the main defense strategies for immigrants facing increased enforcement under Immigration 2026?
Immigrants can protect their liberty through bond and procedural challenges in immigration court, and protect their benefits by preparing for USCIS holds, re-reviews, and follow-up evidence requests.
Read: House Judiciary Committee Advances Immigration 2026 Bills with Stephen MillerWhat are the key developments in immigration policies for 2025-2026?
Applicants face national-origin-based holds and enhanced security vetting under new policy developments, with an indefinite pause delaying green card processing for certain countries without being an outright denial.
Read: Immigration Suspensions Spark Discrimination Concerns Amid National Security JustificationsWhat are the potential risks for immigrants with pending cases due to these policy changes?
Immigrants with pending cases face higher arrest risks and should be aware that they could still be arrested by ICE if they are believed to be in the country without legal status.
Read: ICE Expands Arrest Discretion Near Courthouses Amid Legal Concerns
DHS Faces Wrongful Deportation Claim After Detaining U.S. Citizen Without Proof
DHS faces scrutiny after allegations of a U.S. citizen's wrongful deportation, highlighting the critical need for immediate access to citizenship documents.
Ohio House Passes Bill 96, Challenging Plyler V. Doe with Tough Truancy Interventions
Ohio schools maintain K-12 access for all students regardless of status, as House Bill 96 focuses on attendance…
Homeland Security Targets Sanctuary City Airports. Will Charlotte Douglas International Airport Customs Screening Change?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is excluded from a DHS proposal to withdraw customs officers from sanctuary city airports;…
Europe Tightens Return Rules as Malik Azmani and UNHCR Warn of Risks
European Parliament approves tougher 2026 Return Regulation, introducing offshore hubs and expanded detention in a shift toward US-style…
Massachusetts Congressman Jim Mcgovern Makes Unannounced Visit to Burlington ICE Center
Rep. Jim McGovern makes a surprise visit to a Burlington ICE facility, citing a 2026 court ruling to…
Board of Immigration Appeals Upholds Administrative Removal Order Against Mahmoud Khalil
The BIA issued a final removal order for activist Mahmoud Khalil, but a federal injunction keeps him in…
Arizona’s Retirement Tax Benefits Include Social Security Exemption Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Arizona retirees gain new $6,000 tax deductions in 2026. Social Security remains state-exempt, offering significant relief for seniors…
Foreigners in Norway Warn: Don’t Trust UDI Wait Times, the Local Norway Reports
Norway's UDI warns that 25-month immigration wait times are only guides, with full system modernization not expected until…
Trump Proposes Partial Privatization of Transportation Security Administration in FY 2027 Budget
The administration proposes privatizing TSA screening at small airports in its FY 2027 budget, cutting 9,400 federal jobs…
2% of Deportation Orders Target Criminal Grounds as February Data Reveals
(UNITED STATES) — Department of Homeland Security filings showed that immigration authorities sought deportation on criminal grounds for…