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.
The Costly Flaws of America’s High-Skilled Immigration Policy
A $100,000 H-1B fee effective September 21, 2025 increases sponsorship costs for most new petitions, exacerbating an already strained immigration system with limited green cards, per-country backlogs, and a lottery-based…
Explained: Congress H-1B Wish-List to Trump and Indian Talent
A $100,000 entry fee for new H-1B petitions is in effect and bipartisan proposals aim to cut stays…
Growers Urge U.S. to Resume H-2A Processing Amid Shutdown
The government shutdown beginning October 1, 2025 paused DOL’s H-2A certifications and took FLAG offline, stalling the H-2A…
U.S. and South Korea Move to Resolve Visa Issues After Georgia Raid
After a September 2025 raid that detained over 300 Korean workers at a Hyundai-LG plant in Georgia, the…
Cotton Urges DHS to Review Biden-Era Visas After Louisiana Hamas Case
Following an indictment of an alleged Hamas affiliate arrested in Louisiana, Sen. Tom Cotton urged DHS to audit…
Welcoming Newcomers: Immigration and Rural Revival with Rachel Perić
Welcoming America’s Rachel Perić urges rural towns in 2025 to adopt inclusive, practical policies—like language access, streamlined permits,…
North Texas Pastor Self-Deporting as Visa Backlog Blocks Green Card
Albert Oliveira and his family will self-deport in November 2025 after his R-1 visa expires, blocked by EB-4…
Treasure Coast Sees Increased Immigration Enforcement This Week
Since October 17, 2025, state data show increased immigration enforcement across the Treasure Coast, with FHP, Border Patrol…
Lawyers and Judges Struggle to Adapt to 2025 Immigration Policy Shifts
In 2025 fast policy changes and judge turnover disrupted immigration courts: expedited removals expanded, relief like DACA narrowed,…
House Democrats Demand Answers on CISA Reassignments to Border Security
House Democrats demand documentation after DHS reassigned hundreds of CISA staff to immigration roles, affecting key cyber units…