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.
U.S. Sends Immigration and Customs Enforcement Unit to Winter Olympics Milan-Cortina
HSI agents will provide security support for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Their role is advisory and protective, specifically for the U.S. delegation, and does not include immigration enforcement…
Spain Approves Royal Decree for Extraordinary Regularisation of 500,000 Undocumented Migrants
Spain has launched an extraordinary regularisation program for roughly 500,000 undocumented migrants. By meeting residency and conduct requirements,…
India and European Union Finalize Free Trade Agreement with Mobility Chapter
India and the EU have finalized a massive Free Trade Agreement. A core pillar is the Mobility Chapter,…
DHS Proposes Fixed Admission Period Affecting Right to Study Full-Time and Right to Work (within Rules)
F-1 students possess rights to education and limited employment but must maintain strict compliance with federal regulations to…
Federal Controlled Substances Act Leaves F-1 Students Vulnerable Over Marijuana
F-1 students face serious immigration risks from marijuana because federal law classifies it as illegal. Possession, use, or…
US Guidance Revises Change of Status (cos) and H-1B 60-Day Grace Period
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season introduces wage-weighted selection rules effective February 27, 2026. This update covers essential…
One Big Beautiful Bill (obbb) Act Spurs New U.S. Mass Removal Policy
The OBBB Act (H.R. 1) provides $165 billion to overhaul U.S. immigration, focusing on mass removals and interior…
Court Clarifies Green Card Rules for Form I-485 Applicants in United States
Understanding the H-1B prevailing wage requirement is vital for FY 2027 applicants. Employers must match duties to the…
H-1B Workers Face New Rules After 60-Day Grace Period Ends I-94
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season kicks off in March 2026 using the beneficiary-centric model. Employers and workers…
Texas A&m’s $3.25M H-1B Visa Sponsorships Draw National Scrutiny
Texas A&M University's $3.2 million spending on H-1B visas has sparked a debate over public university hiring practices.…