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.
EB-2 Visa Numbers Exhausted for FY2025; Issuance Paused until Oct 1, 2025
All EB-2 visas for FY 2025 (≈42,910) are exhausted; consular issuance paused until Oct 1, 2025. USCIS will accept filings under Final Action Dates, but final green cards wait for…
San Francisco Judge Rules Trump National Guard in LA ICE protests Illegal
Judge Breyer ruled that deploying military forces to police Los Angeles protests violated the Posse Comitatus Act, banning…
EU Urges U.S. to Reverse Palestinian Official Visa Ban Ahead of UNGA 2025
The EU urged the U.S. to revoke a visa ban affecting about 80 Palestinian officials before UNGA 2025.…
International students warned by text they face deportation for visa overstay
In 2025 U.S. authorities began sending automated texts and emails to international students warning of SEVIS termination and…
Saudi Premium Residency 2025: What the Green Card Means for You
Saudi Arabia’s 2025 Premium Residency expansion adds seven categories to attract global talent and capital under Vision 2030.…
US Tourism Decline from Mexico, Argentina, India, Brazil, China Deepens Amid Tighter Immigration and
Starting Oct 1, 2025, a $250 visa integrity fee raises visitor visa costs to $442; added bonds and…
ICE and local police coordinate traffic stops to arrest immigrants in Savannah
ICE agents rode with Chatham County police on June 11, 2025, using traffic stops to question and detain…
Labor rushes through new anti-asylum seeker laws in 2025 U.S. policy overhaul
The 2025 package closed ports to asylum, reinstated Remain in Mexico, suspended USRAP, added fees and expanded expedited…
Funding Cuts and Immigration Crackdown Endanger Oregon’s Afghan Refugee Program
Federal cuts in 2025 limit Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance to four months and end Afghan TPS, risking…
UK Suspends Refugee Family Reunion Applications Amid Reform Push
From September 2025 the UK paused new refugee family reunion applications pending a stricter framework by spring 2026.…