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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.
Immigrant Families Face Fear as ICE Crackdown Hits During Connecticut Citizenship Ceremonies
Connecticut naturalization ceremonies continue in 2026 amid a 40-country federal pause, enhanced vetting, and state-level efforts to curb ICE enforcement.
Big Tech H-1B Filings Fall as Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft Cut Jobs Under Wage-Weighted Picks
New $100,000 fees and wage-weighted selection have caused H-1B filings to plummet in 2026, as tech giants pivot…
Texas Blocks Occupational Licenses for DACA Recipients, Disrupting Careers
Texas restricts driver's and occupational licenses for DACA recipients and undocumented immigrants in 2026, creating major barriers to…
American Eagle Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Philadelphia International Airport
American Eagle flight evacuation in Philadelphia highlights the trade-offs between regional and mainline aircraft for holiday travel reliability…
U.S. Businesses Navigate Schedule M-1 as Temporary and Permanent Differences Shift Taxable Income
Learn how to separate business tax terms from immigration policy to provide clear, accurate guidance for visa applicants…
Morrisey Signs Senate Bill 392, Cutting State Income Tax Rate to 5%
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signed a 5% personal income tax cut on March 31, 2026, as part…
U.S. Expands Social Media Screening to Fiancé Visa and Religious Worker Applicants
U.S. expands social media screening to 14 more visa categories in 2026, requiring 5-year handle disclosure and public…
5,000 International Medical Graduates Face Visa Limbo as J-1 Processing Pauses
Trump administration J-1 visa pauses leave hundreds of international doctors in limbo, threatening U.S. hospital staffing amid a…
Trump Promises to Attend Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Arguments
The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara regarding birthright citizenship in 2026. While Trump's attendance is unconfirmed, the…
USCIS Will Reject Outdated Form I-129 for FY2027 H-1B Petitions Starting April 1
USCIS will reject older versions of Form I-129 starting April 1, 2026. Employers must use the new 02/27/26…