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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.
USCIS Tightens H-1B Selection Rules, Affecting New York Employers Filing Form I-129
USCIS implements wage-weighted H-1B selection and shorter work permits starting April 1, 2026, alongside new New York labor laws and higher minimum wages.
Trump Threatens ICE at Airports as TSA Chaos Builds for Visa Holders
Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports Monday amid DHS funding fight, raising concerns for noncitizen travelers and…
Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Birthright Citizenship for Children of Visa Holders
The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara, weighing whether to end birthright citizenship for children of temporary visa…
Judge Dismisses DOJ Suit, Lets Minnesota Dream Act In-State Tuition Stand Under 8 U.S.C. § 1623
A federal judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit against the Minnesota Dream Act, preserving in-state tuition and aid for…
Jury Awards $8.4M in Retaliation Claim as Cognizant Verdict Warns H-1B Employers
A New York jury awarded $8.4M in a Cognizant retaliation case, signaling high legal risks for employers who…
Harvard Law, National Labor Relations Board, April 2024 Staff Talks Stall After 19 Months
Harvard Law clinical staff remain in a 19-month contract deadlock over pay and job security, with a strike…
Powell’s Harvard Warning Hits Youth Job Market Deadlines for Visa Workers
Federal Reserve warns of a tougher 2026 youth job market, creating urgent legal and status risks for international…
U.S. Businesses Turn to Schedule M-1, Schedule M-3 to Reconcile Taxable Income
Learn the 2026 IRS requirements for reconciling book and taxable income using Schedules M-1 and M-3, including filing…
No Six-Month Gap Rule for B1/B2 Visa Re-Entry, CBP Decides at Port of Entry
B1/B2 visa re-entry depends on individual patterns and CBP discretion, as there is no official 'six-month gap' rule…
2026 Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate Raises Employer Shared Responsibility Payment
IRS updates ACA rules for 2026, raising the affordability threshold to 9.96% and increasing employer penalties for non-compliance…