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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.
U.S. Immigrant Visa Freeze Impacts Caribbean Travel for American Tourists
The U.S. will suspend immigrant visa issuance for 75 countries on January 21, 2026. The move targets potential 'public charges' and halts green card interviews abroad. Nonimmigrant visas continue with…
Denton County Adopts 287(g) Task Force to Expand Immigration Enforcement
North Texas is seeing a significant expansion in local immigration enforcement. Denton County has moved to field-based 287(g)…
Investors Seek Clarity on Home Depot Surveillance Data Used by Police
The BIA's Barcenas ruling requires immigrants to prove evidence was obtained illegally before the government must justify its…
Trump’s Gold Card Complicates EB-5 Renewal as Advocates Seek Coexistence
President Trump’s new Gold Card program offers U.S. residency in exchange for a $1 million financial gift. It…
Immigration Officers Descend on Meta Data Center, Arrest Drivers
Federal agents under Operation Catahoula Crunch are using traffic stops near a Louisiana Meta construction site to conduct…
US Court Orders Return of Indian Man Deported in Violation of Stay
A federal judge in Texas has ordered the U.S. government to return Francisco D’Costa to the country after…
Rep. Sewell Calls DHS to Exempt Healthcare Workers from H-1B Fee
A new $100,000 fee targets overseas H-1B hires, causing concern for healthcare systems. Lawmakers are pushing for exemptions…
Pasadena Day Laborer Faces Central Claims as Judge Weighs Dismissal
A federal lawsuit filed by Pedro Vasquez Perdomo against DHS leadership is moving forward after a judge denied…
Democrats threaten government shutdown over immigration policy funding and operations
A looming January 30, 2026, federal funding deadline puts immigration processing at risk. While essential functions continue, a…
Dallas Attorney Denies H-1B Fraud Claims Linked to MTG
The H-1B visa program faces intense scrutiny in North Texas due to viral fraud allegations and shifting federal…