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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.
Indian-Origin Parents Denied U.S. Visitor Visas Under Section 214(b) for Fourth Time
An Indian family's fourth U.S. visa refusal in 2026 highlights the difficulty of overcoming Section 214(b) and the rising refusal rates for visitor visas.
American Airlines Removes UFC Fighter Arman Tsarukyan from LAX Flight to RAF 08
American Airlines removed UFC fighter Arman Tsarukyan from an LAX flight on April 17, 2026. The airline confirmed…
U.S. State Department Expands Western Hemisphere Visa Restrictions, Targets 26
U.S. restricts visas for 26 individuals and families in the Americas linked to adversarial influence, citing national security…
Deloitte Cuts Parental Leave to 8 Weeks, Rolls Back IVF Benefits for Some U.S. Staff
Deloitte to cut parental leave, PTO, and $50k in IVF benefits for internal U.S. support roles under a…
U.S. Mission Warns Visa Applicants: Use Department of State Sites as Rules Change
The U.S. Mission urges visa applicants to use only official government sites to avoid errors caused by recent…
U.S. C Corporation Claims Dividends Received Deduction on Form 1120. but Rules Still Apply
U.S. corporations can claim the dividends received deduction in 2026, using 50%, 65%, or 100% rates to reduce…
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons Exits as Markwayne Mullin Vows Enforcement Push
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons resigns effective May 31, 2026. DHS confirms his move to the private sector…
86-Year-Old French Widow Detained by ICE After Visa Waiver Overstay in Alabama
ICE detains 86-year-old French widow of a U.S. veteran for a 2026 visa overstay, sparking a diplomatic push…
IMF Defines Forex Reserves as Balance-Of-Payments Shield. India Holds $600 Billion
India's forex reserves hit $697.1 billion in April 2026, securing 11 months of imports and stabilizing the rupee…
United and American Airlines Explore Merger, Threatening Higher Ticket Prices Nationwide
Speculation of a $45 billion United-American Airlines merger raises fears of higher fares and reduced competition, facing certain…