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.
American Tech Workforce Act: End OPT and H-1B Lottery
The American Tech Workforce Act would eliminate OPT, raise H-1B salary floors to around $110,000 (potentially higher), and replace the H-1B lottery with wage-based selection, favoring senior roles and well-funded…
Canada Invites 228 for Express Entry PNP: CRS 746, 600-Point Boost
IRCC’s September 15, 2025 PNP-only draw (366) invited 228 nominees with a 746 CRS cutoff, down 26 points…
USCIS Announces 2025 Civics Test: 128 Questions, 12/20 Pass
Starting October 20, 2025, USCIS will require naturalization applicants filing Form N-400 to study a 128-question civics pool…
What Indian H-1B Holders Must Know About the 2025 Civics Test Changes
On October 20, 2025, USCIS will require the 2025 Civics test for N-400 filings, using a 128-question pool…
Hungary Opens Golden Visa for Indians with New Investment Routes
Hungary’s 2025 Golden Visa stays open for Indian applicants with two routes: €250,000 into an approved real estate…
Gov. Kemp Breaks Silence on Hyundai Raid, Urges Visa System Reform
Following an ICE raid at a Hyundai-LG site, Gov. Brian Kemp defended enforcement and called for visa reforms.…
First Naturalization Ceremony at Eisenhower Library: 32 New Citizens
On September 17, 2025, the Eisenhower Presidential Library held its first naturalization ceremony, where 32 people from 22…
Don’t Treat the 60-Day H-1B Grace Period as a Soft Deadline
A misread of the H-1B 60-day grace period led a laid-off worker to overstay and receive an NTA.…
US Revokes Visas of Indian Executives Linked to Fentanyl Trafficking
The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi announced September 2025 visa revocations and denials for Indian executives and their…
ASU Staffer Released by ICE After Anonymous Tip Was Not Credible
On Sept. 18, 2025, an ASU staffer detained after an anonymous tip alleging threats to former President Trump…