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.
UNF Police Officers Begin Online ICE Training Under 287(g) Program
Two UNF officers began ICE 287(g) online training after a July 7, 2025 MOA; as of August 29, 2025, neither is certified and campus policing remains unchanged. The move follows…
What Mass Deportation Could Do to a Community in 2025 and Beyond
A July 1, 2025 bill allocates $170 billion to expand U.S. immigration enforcement, enabling 116,000 detention beds and…
Advocates Demand Statewide Audit After KING 5 ICE Data Misuse Report
Following a KING 5 investigation, Washington revoked ICE’s access to a statewide data system on August 28, 2025,…
Canada Immigration Delays: Applicants Hit by Years-Long Waiting Times for Decisions
As of August 29, 2025, Express Entry stays near six months while base PNPs and some work permits…
Malaysia Grants 30-Day Visa-Free Entry to Indian Nationals for Tourism and Travel
Malaysia extended visa-free entry for Indian nationals through December 31, 2026, allowing 30-day visits for tourism, business and…
Australia braces for anti-immigration rallies as August protests draw warnings
Police and community groups are preparing for August 31, 2025 “March for Australia” protests, urging safety as international…
H-1B Row: Indian IT Firms Less Dependent on Immigrant H-1B Visas, Data Show
2025 trends show U.S. tech giants overtaking Indian IT firms in H-1B approvals (Amazon 10,044; Infosys 8,140). FY2025…
Rohingya Refugees in India: Captivity at Sea and Deportations Reach Crisis Point
Reports from May 2025 allege Indian authorities forcibly expelled Rohingya—including at-sea pushbacks from the Andaman Islands—and removed others…
Somalia Unveils e-Visa System to Streamline Travel and Strengthen Security
Somalia’s e-Visa and eTAS platform opened for testing on August 24, 2025 and becomes mandatory on September 1,…
Oman’s Golden Visa Relaunched in 2025: Long-Term Residency for Investors
On August 31, 2025 Oman relaunches a Golden Visa offering 5- and 10-year residencies without a local sponsor.…