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.
Tourism Leaders Warn Visa Fee Hike in 2026 Could Reduce Visitors
The US introduces a $250 Visa Integrity Fee effective October 1, 2025, raising visa costs for most visitors, students, and workers. Other fees like ESTA and I-94 also increase. Applicants…
Data Shows Immigrants Without Lawyers Face Higher Deportation Risk
Trump’s 2025 immigration policies accelerate deportations and limit relief, making legal representation vital. Immigrants with lawyers have better…
ICE Seeks Leases and Tenant Info from Landlords in New Crackdown
ICE’s 2025 campaign demands tenant info from landlords via administrative subpoenas lacking judge approval. Landlords should not comply…
ICE Lawyers Concealing Their Identities in Immigration Court Hearings
ICE lawyers concealing identities in immigration courts and arrests during hearings threaten immigrant fairness and due process. Advocates…
Sex Assault Charges at Epping Migrant Hotel Ignite Protests and Policy Debate
Following a sex assault case at a UK migrant hotel, protests and policy scrutiny increased. Labour aims to…
African Asylum Seekers in Toronto Face Racism and Homelessness, Report Finds
African asylum seekers in Canada must prove danger fears to qualify. They face racism, housing, and work challenges,…
Immigration Agents Demand Tenant Details From Landlords, Raising Concerns
Since July 2025, USCIS anti-fraud officers send administrative subpoenas to landlords requesting tenant data without judicial approval, causing…
Red Scare-Era Law Amplifies Trump Administration’s Immigration Powers
The Trump administration’s July 2025 changes expand rapid deportations, remove enforcement limits in sensitive zones, and threaten immigrant…
Poilievre Advocates Very Hard Caps on Immigration for Better Integration
Canada lowers immigration targets to ease housing and job pressures, cutting permanent residents and temporary migrants. Poilievre demands…
Miami Archbishop Urges Congress and Administration to Reform Immigration Policy
Trump’s 2025 immigration policies ramp up deportations and border control, causing labor shortages and family separation. Archbishop Wenski…