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U.S. immigration policy tracker covering executive actions, congressional legislation, state-level laws, and federal agency updates from USCIS, ICE, CBP, and the Department of State.
White House Proclamation Tightens US Visa Rules for Africa, Adds Refundable Bonds
New 2026 U.S. visa rules restrict entry for 30 African nations, introducing $15,000 bonds and suspending immigrant, student, and business visas.
New York Lawmakers Near Immigration Deal as Governor Kathy Hochul Seeks Federal Enforcement
New York nears a budget deal to limit ICE cooperation, ban 287(g) pacts, and boost legal aid to…
U.S. Adds $100 Yearly Fee to Form I-589 Asylum Filers in Removal Proceedings
U.S. asylum seekers must pay a $102 annual fee for cases pending over one year or face possible…
Green Card After 7 H-1B Lottery Setbacks? Experts Warn Viral Story Misses Key Facts
Viral stories of fast green cards for Indian techies usually involve specific pathways like EB-1 or L-1A, not…
F-1 Students Risk Losing STEM OPT by Misreporting Self-Employment in SEVIS
Learn how F-1 students can use self-employment and consulting to maintain OPT status and stay within the 90-day…
U.S. Requires ‘no Fear of Persecution’ Declaration in Non-Immigrant Visa Interviews
New U.S. rules require non-immigrant visa applicants to answer fear-of-return questions. A 'Yes' answer results in automatic refusal…
Fraud Rings Exploit Immigrant Legal Service Shortfall as Enforcement Struggles
USCIS declares 'war' on immigration fraud in 2026, re-vetting old cases as scams double amid a shortage of…
ACT Party Proposes Tougher Immigration Rules, Adds $6 Daily Infrastructure Surcharge
ACT Party leader David Seymour proposes a $6 daily visa fee and immediate deportation for criminal offenders in…
Texas Attorney General Targets 30 Firms with Civil Demands in H-1B “ghost Office” Probe
Texas AG Ken Paxton probes 30 North Texas companies for 'ghost office' H-1B fraud, targeting fake business addresses…
S Corporation Tax Traps for Nris and H-1B Founders in 2026
S corporation tax rules in 2026 demand strict adherence to shareholder eligibility and filing deadlines, especially for founders…