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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.
Withdraw 25% Tariff on Indian Russian Oil to Boost Immigration
An extra 25% U.S. tariff raised certain Indian goods' duties to 50%. After India cut Russian crude imports and boosted U.S. energy purchases, experts call for rollback to protect exporters,…
Fishback Vows H-1B Removal from Florida State Government on Day One
James Fishback’s campaign vow to remove H-1B employees from Florida state jobs has alarmed public universities, hospitals, and…
Charlotte Border Patrol Operation Shuts Down Businesses Amid Fears
Beginning November 15, 2025, Border Patrol’s Charlotte’s Web arrested over 130 people in two days, targeting those with…
Border Patrol Arrests 81 on First Day of Charlotte Operation
CBP’s Border Patrol led the "Charlotte's Web" operation on November 15, 2025, making 81 arrests in Charlotte, largely…
H-1B Shift Reframes Global Tech Hiring: Phase-Out and Specialization
Proposals from Greene and a Grassley–Durbin bill in 2025 could eliminate or tighten H‑1B rules; a $100,000 fee…
Why U.S. Firms Favor H-1B Workers: Cost, Control, and Policy
Hira argues the H-1B system is used by many firms to cut labour costs and limit worker mobility.…
O-1 Visa Holder Vishen Lakhiani Stopped by FBI at Miami Airport
Mindvalley CEO Vishen Lakhiani says FBI agents questioned him at Miami International Airport despite his O-1 visa and…
H-1B U-Turn: What the Talent Shift Means for U.S. Employers
A new one-time $100,000 registration fee for H-1B petitions after September 21, 2025, signals a policy shift likely…
US Immigration Crackdown Accelerates in Charlotte as Arrests Continue
Beginning November 15, 2025, CBP-led "Operation Midway Blitz" in Charlotte involved multi-agency detentions in neighborhoods and transit hubs.…
DHS Sets Three Vetting Checks for H-1B and Green Card Applicants
DHS announced a three-prong test—eligibility, economic contribution, integrity—for H-1B and employment-based green cards. A $100,000 fee applies to…