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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.
100,000 F-1 Visa Students Work in Michigan, Fuel STEM Fields Through Optional Practical Training
Michigan international graduates filled 97,000 jobs via OPT from 2013-2022, highlighting the state's reliance on STEM talent and the 36-month work extension.
Universities Australia CEO Warns Genuine Student Test Fuels Visa Rejections at 20-Year High
Australia student visa rejections hit 20-year high in 2026 debate as Genuine Student Test and migration targets tighten…
Migrants Deported from US Land at Entebbe as Asylum Backlog Grows in Safe Third Country
The U.S. deported 12 non-Ugandan migrants to Entebbe on April 2, 2026, marking a major expansion of safe…
Congolese Ministry of Communications Approves Temporary Arrangement for U.S. Third-Country Program
DRC joins U.S. third-country program in April 2026, accepting deported migrants in a deal linked to strategic mineral…
Nonresident Investors Face Tight 1031 Exchange Rules in 2026 Under Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Learn the 2026 rules for Section 1031 exchanges to defer real estate capital gains through strict property qualifications,…
IRS Revises Publication 551 for 2026, U.S. Property Basis Rules Affect Depreciation
Understand IRS property basis rules for 2026, including how depreciation, improvements, and inheritance affect your tax liability and…
IRS Extends Tax Deadline to May 22 for Tennessee Victims of Winter Storm Fern
IRS extends Tennessee tax deadlines to May 22, 2026, for victims of Winter Storm Fern, covering individuals and…
Trump Administration Revokes Green Cards, Visas of Iranian Nationals Tied to Tehran
Trump administration revokes Iranian green cards in 2026, citing security threats and regime ties, leading to immediate detentions…
Tech Layoff Starts Visa Clock for H-1B Workers. Now 60-Day Grace Period Is Crucial
Visa holders face a 60-day race against the clock after tech layoffs to secure new employment or change…
Homicide Ruling in Buffalo Puts Spotlight on Safe Release of Vulnerable Refugees
A 2026 homicide ruling in Buffalo blames federal negligence for the death of a blind refugee released into…