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.
Could Your Asylum Case Be Dismissed Over the $100 Annual Fee?
Starting in 2025, asylum applicants must pay a $100 filing fee and $100 annually while cases remain pending. USCIS rules apply from July 22, 2025; EOIR began requiring payment Sept…
US Veterans Stand With Afghan Asylum Seekers, Launching Battle Buddies
Launched in June 2025 by AfghanEvac and IAVA, Battle Buddies pairs veterans with Afghan asylum seekers to provide…
France Sees 17% Rise in Indian Students, Nears 2030 Target
France’s Indian student population rose 17% to about 10,000 in 2024–2025, driven by stable visa policy, 1,600+ English…
Mark Cuban backs cash incentives for immigrant self-deportation
Mark Cuban backs cash incentives for voluntary departures, echoing a 2025 program offering $1,000 to adults and $2,500…
Migrant Caravans No Longer Target the United States Amid Deterrence
Tighter U.S. border policies and the end of CBP One in 2025 pushed many migrant caravans from Chiapas…
Miami Activists Press FIFA to Bar Immigration Enforcement at World Cup
Miami advocates demand written bans on ICE and CBP at 2026 World Cup sites after 2025 incidents drew…
Kazakhstan Overhauls Worker Hiring and Travel Rules for Employers
Kazakhstan’s September 1, 2025 reforms mandate a 15-day labor market test, centralized permit filings via migration.enbek.gov.kz or elicense.enbek.gov.kz,…
False Claims Act Expands to Immigration in Federal Work, DOJ Enforces
Since May 2025 DOJ added immigration violations to its whistleblower program, pairing FCA enforcement with criminal statutes. NDAA…
Visa Clampdown Pushes Global Tech Firms to India GCCs and Beyond
A $100,000 H-1B supplemental fee for new petitions filed from abroad starts September 21, 2025, for 12 months.…
Immigration Judge Shira Levin Dismissed as Court Turnover Surges
Judge Shira M. Levine was removed mid‑hearing in September 2025; she had a 97.9% asylum grant rate across…