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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.
US Embassy in Pakistan Freezes Visa Appointments Until March 6 Amid Khamenei Death Unrest
U.S. Embassy in Pakistan cancels all visa appointments through March 6, 2026, following deadly unrest and the reported death of Iran's Supreme Leader.
ICE Triples Arrests in Arizona as Street Operations Intensify
ICE arrests in Phoenix tripled in FY 2025, driven by a surge in street-level operations where 70% of…
State Department Warns Worldwide Caution as Middle East Conflict Slows Visa Processing
U.S. halts visa services in Israel and the Middle East amid conflict, while new policies freeze immigrant visas…
Congress Weighs Exile Act, H-1B Visa Rules, and Ending Exploitative Labor Exemptions
Rep. Greg Steube introduces the EXILE Act to eliminate H-1B visas by 2027, sparking concerns over U.S. tech…
Financial Institutions Brace as Trump Weighs Executive Order Targeting Citizenship Status
The Trump administration considers requiring U.S. banks to verify citizenship for new and existing accounts, potentially impacting millions…
Judge John Tunheim Blocks Operation Parris with Preliminary Injunction
A federal judge blocked Operation PARRIS from detaining 5,600 Minnesota refugees solely for lacking green cards, calling the…
Homeland Security Ends Yemen Temporary Protected Status, Effective May 4
DHS terminates Yemen's Temporary Protected Status effective May 4, 2026, ending benefits for 3,000 nationals while offering $2,600…
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Vows Revenge as Operation Epic Fury Targets Al Udeid Air Base
Iran retaliates with missile strikes following US strikes on leadership, shutting down major Gulf airports and stranding thousands…
30 Middle East Airlines Widebody Jets Stranded as Airspace Closures Disrupt Routes
Airspace closures and drone attacks in the Middle East have stranded 33 widebody jets in North America, causing…
FAA Freezes LAX Airspace, Forcing Emergency Flights to Abandon Visual Flight Rules
FAA restricts helicopter access to LAX airspace, blocking emergency police and medical flights and prompting safety concerns from…