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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.
ORF Warns H-1B Curbs Could Damage U.S. Economic Growth
USCIS has implemented a one-registration-per-person rule for the FY 2026 H-1B lottery to reduce fraud. However, a new $100,000 fee and heightened scrutiny on specialty occupations have increased the burden…
DHS Reports 17,500 Arrests Under Laken Riley Act Amid Rising Crime
DHS has arrested 17,500 individuals under the Laken Riley Act, including 1,030 during the recent 14-day Operation Angel’s…
What to Expect from the United States’ NextGen Air Traffic Modernization
The FAA is upgrading air traffic control with 'NextGen,' a GPS-centered system replacing old radar. This transition simplifies…
Border Patrol Detains 30 Indian Nationals in California Residency Sweep
A California-based Border Patrol operation targeting commercial vehicles resulted in 49 arrests, including 30 Indian nationals. The enforcement,…
USCIS Clarifies I-140 Requirements for Professional Athletes under FLAG
New USCIS policy requires professional sports teams to include specific job requirement details in green-card petitions. This follows…
USCIS End-of-Year Review Highlights Rigorous Immigration Enforcement Actions
The 2025 USCIS review details an aggressive transition into an enforcement agency. Highlighting nearly 200,000 deportation notices and…
DHS Reforms H-1B Selection to Favor Higher-Skilled Workers
DHS is shifting the H-1B visa selection from a random lottery to a wage-based weighted system effective for…
CBP Home: $3,000 Stipend and Free Flight for Self-Departure
The U.S. government is offering a $3,000 holiday stipend plus travel costs to individuals without legal status who…
American Airlines Launches Daily Charlotte to Columbia Nonstop Flight June 4, 2026
American Airlines announces a new daily, year-round nonstop route between Charlotte (CLT) and Columbia, Missouri (COU) starting June…
Long-Term Tax Inefficiencies Caused by U.S. Immigration Backlogs
Immigration backlogs are turning temporary stays into long-term tax liabilities. Because the IRS uses physical presence to determine…