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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.
DHS Tightens Annual Asylum Fee Rule, Putting Form I-589 and C8 Eads at Risk
DHS rule effective May 29, 2026, penalizes nonpayment of the Annual Asylum Fee with case rejection and loss of work permits for asylum seekers.
Rohingya Refugee’s Death in Buffalo Highlights Risks in Green Card Filing and Legal Care
The homicide of a Rohingya refugee in Buffalo highlights systemic failures in medical care, language access, and legal…
Indian Courts Favor Specific Performance Under Specific Relief Act, 1963 for H-1B Workers
Explore how Indian and U.S. laws handle specific performance in contract disputes, focusing on real estate, government deals,…
US Treasury Unveils Limited-Edition Passport with Trump’s Portrait and Declaration
The U.S. will release a limited-edition 250th anniversary passport in July 2026 featuring Donald Trump’s portrait and founding…
United States Tightens B1/B2 Visitor Visas as World Cup 2026 Fans Face Rising Costs
U.S. tightens visa rules for 39 countries ahead of 2026 World Cup, introducing high-cost bonds and entry bans…
Board of Immigration Appeals Eases Deportation of DACA Beneficiaries in Removal Hearings
The BIA ruled in 2026 that active DACA status alone cannot stop removal proceedings, allowing DHS to continue…
Judge Orders USCIS to Resume Green Card Reviews, Limits National-Security Freezes
A federal judge ordered USCIS to end the indefinite freeze on 83 green card applications held under a…
USCIS Backlog Freezes 12,000 Students as STEM OPT Extension and OPT Adjudications Stall
International students in 2026 face OPT delays and rising fees, making immigration timing a critical factor for job…
Trump Officials Hire Deportation Judges with Less Training as 3.2 Million Cases Backlog Grows
The Trump administration overhauls immigration courts with 'deportation judges' and higher quotas to clear a 3.2 million case…
L-1 Visa Blanket L Petition Faces Cool-Off Rule, Worrying Thousands of Workers
Blanket L visa denials now trigger a six-month cool-off period, disrupting corporate transfers and leaving workers in legal…