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.
Top questions about Immigration
Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat changes occurred in immigration enforcement policies in 2025?
What are the risks for people with pending immigration applications under current policies?
People with pending applications and no criminal record may be less likely to face removal under Biden, but there are no guarantees.
Read: Comparing Deportation Policies Under Obama, Trump, and Biden AdministrationsWhat are the main defense strategies for immigrants facing increased enforcement under Immigration 2026?
Immigrants can protect their liberty through bond and procedural challenges in immigration court, and protect their benefits by preparing for USCIS holds, re-reviews, and follow-up evidence requests.
Read: House Judiciary Committee Advances Immigration 2026 Bills with Stephen MillerWhat are the key developments in immigration policies for 2025-2026?
Applicants face national-origin-based holds and enhanced security vetting under new policy developments, with an indefinite pause delaying green card processing for certain countries without being an outright denial.
Read: Immigration Suspensions Spark Discrimination Concerns Amid National Security JustificationsWhat are the potential risks for immigrants with pending cases due to these policy changes?
Immigrants with pending cases face higher arrest risks and should be aware that they could still be arrested by ICE if they are believed to be in the country without legal status.
Read: ICE Expands Arrest Discretion Near Courthouses Amid Legal Concerns
CAIR Slams Trump Team’s Attack on Birthright Citizenship
CAIR and numerous civil rights groups fiercely oppose the Trump administration’s executive order to end birthright citizenship. Courts have temporarily blocked the measure, referencing the 14th Amendment. The Supreme Court’s…
Board of Immigration Appeals rules email notifications are valid notice
From May 15, 2025, email notifications from the EOIR portal count as official notice, even if unread. Attorneys…
Supreme Court Weighs End to Birthright Citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing if birthright citizenship—guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment for over 150 years—can be…
Georgetown University students freed from US Immigration Detention after legal win
Federal courts released international students, including Badar Khan Suri, after detentions linked to protests on US campuses. Judges…
Canada Immigration Minister urged to lower permanent resident targets
Canada is reducing permanent and temporary immigration targets due to housing and service pressures. Emphasis will shift to…
Gustavo Torres charged with obstructing Homeland Security Investigations
Arrested in South Los Angeles, Gustavo Torres and Kiara Jaime-Flores face up to six years for allegedly impeding…
Jim Jordan seeks sharp rise in immigration fees including asylum application
Jim Jordan’s proposal would implement record U.S. immigration fee increases: $1,000 for asylum applications, $3,500 for sponsors. Supporters…
Most oppose ending birthright citizenship, NPR/Ipsos poll finds
Most Americans oppose ending birthright citizenship, per the latest NPR/Ipsos poll. Legal and legislative efforts to change the…
City Councilmember questions Mayor over blocked Immigration Rights Event
In 2025, city councilmembers and mayors in major U.S. cities frequently clashed over immigration issues, including ICE cooperation,…
Bills seek to limit local police role in checking immigration status
States across the U.S. are considering contrasting Bills about local police roles in immigration. Delaware’s House Bill 58…