Federal Court Order Ends 75-Country Immigrant Visa Pause, State Dept. Confirms
The State Department ended its January 2026 immigrant visa pause for 75 countries after a court order, but…
USCIS Requires New I-864 Affidavit of Support Form Starting Aug. 31, 2026
USCIS issued a new Form I-864 edition, effective Aug. 31, 2026, with no grace period. Sponsors must use…
DHS Rejects Claims of Torture, Beatings, and Medical Neglect in ICE Detention
DHS rejected abuse allegations tied to ICE detention and a deportation flight to Liberia. The agency said detainees…
Iran Wrestling Chief Warns of U.S. Event Boycott Over Visa Denials
Iran says it will boycott the UWW U23 World Championships in the United States if even one delegation…
ICE Plans to Spend Millions on Boston Dynamics Robot Dogs to Boost Officer Safety
ICE wants Boston Dynamics SPOT robot dogs for remote inspection and hazard checks, with a spending cap of…
ICE Detains Right-Wing Provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos
ICE detained Milo Yiannopoulos in New Orleans after DHS said he missed an immigration hearing and received a…
USCIS Hiring Gains 153% as Immigration Services Officer Openings Increase by Three
USCIS sharply expanded recruiting in early 2026, posting 453 job announcements, up 153% from 2025. Immigration Services Officer…
12 Russians Suspected of Buying Finnish Citizenship with Fake Jobs and Tests
At least 12 Russian citizens are suspected of gaining Finnish citizenship through fake jobs and forged records. Authorities…
Sweden Considers Wealth Tax Proposals, Prompting Rich to Weigh Leaving
Wealthy Swedes are reacting to revived election talk of higher taxes on large fortunes. The proposals are not…
72 Lawmakers Demand Answers as USCIS Pattern of Inaccurate Replies Frustrates Congress
A bipartisan group of 72 lawmakers is demanding changes to USCIS congressional casework after repeated errors, delays, and…
DHS Proposes Ending Grace Period for H-1B Workers
DHS has moved forward with a plan to end the 60-day grace period for H-1B workers, but no…
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Stays at Three Terminals as Terminal 4 Renovation Halts
NAIA Terminal 4 rehabilitation has been dropped. The site will become aircraft parking instead, while NNIC focuses on…
Florida Tourism Slips Again, Hurt by Steep Fall in Canadian Travelers
Florida tourism slipped again in 2026, with Canadian visitors showing the biggest decline. Q2 arrivals from Canada fell…
Canada Eases Rules for Construction Employers Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers
Canada now lets qualifying construction sites with fewer than 10 employees use site-based TFWP limits. The 20% cap…