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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.
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 must act quickly to meet registration deadlines and manage the 60-day grace…
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.…
Detentions Fall to 65 a Day as Indian Nationals Apprehensions Drop at U.S. Border
In 2025, U.S. border apprehensions of Indian nationals fell to 23,830, marking a 62% decrease from the previous…
Microsoft and Amazon Warn Housing Emergency Threatens Washington State Talent on H-1B L and Green Card Pathways
Microsoft and Amazon executives have issued a joint warning to Washington legislators, framing the state’s housing shortage as…
U.S. H-1B Visa Backlog Pushes Interview Slots Into 2027
Routine U.S. visa interview slots in India are now unavailable until 2027. This massive backlog affects H-1B and…
Cleveland Immigrants on Alert After Expanded ICE and DHS Enforcement Moves
A guide for Cleveland residents navigating intensified ICE enforcement. It covers official DHS policy changes, the legal distinctions…
Yale University Joins Harvard University Suit Against U.S. Department of Homeland Security (dhs)
A coalition of 48 universities joined Harvard's legal fight against DHS over the termination of its visa sponsorship…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ice) BWC Program Cut in DHS Budget
The administration's FY2026 budget proposal significantly defunds ICE's body-worn camera program, cutting staff from 22 to 3. This…
Protesters Fill Placita Olvera Demanding Justice Over Minneapolis Border Patrol/ice Shooting
Hundreds in Los Angeles protested the fatal shooting of American nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents. The demonstration…
York County Jail Corrections Officer Detained During Immigration Appointment
A guide to navigating immigration detention following check-in arrests, focusing on Operation Catch of the Day in Maine.…