US Targets 200,000 in Historic Mass Visa Revocation, Blocking B-1/B-2 Holders from Asylum
The Trump administration plans a possible mass visa revocation affecting up to 200,000 B-1 and B-2 holders who…
New $103,265 H-1B Fee Hits Cap-Subject Petitions in Federal Register Plan
DHS proposed a $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions, including some U.S.-based workers. The rule is not final,…
Federal Judge Blocks Policy Suspending Visa Processing for 75 Nations
U.S. Judge Jeannette Vargas vacates the 2026 visa suspension for 75 nations, ordering the State Department to resume…
Chip Roy Presses Texas State on H-1B Hiring Row Over Foreign Worker Contract Renewal
Congressman Chip Roy challenges Texas State University's H-1B renewal, testing Governor Abbott's visa freeze while pushing for federal…
First Deportees Arrive in Haiti as U.S. Moves Forward with TPS Program Termination
The U.S. deported 161 Haitians to Cap-Haïtien on August 20, 2026, following the end of TPS and a…
Treasury and IRS Plan to Restrict Refundable Tax Credits for Specific Immigrants
The U.S. Treasury proposes denying cash tax refunds to non-qualified immigrants, reclassifying credits like EITC as public benefits…
Widespread U.S. Travel Disruptions Lead to Over 1,600 Flight Delays and Cancellations
Severe weather and staffing shortages caused 1,662 flight delays on August 21, 2026. The DOT is investing $1.7…
U.S. Expands Deportation Flights to Guatemala and Honduras for Mexicans
U.S. expands deportations of Mexican nationals through Guatemala and Honduras to deter re-entry; Mexico formally rejects the practice…
ICE and Iranian Officials Coordinated Secret Deportations, New Emails Reveal
Emails reveal U.S. officials coordinated with Iran on 2025-2026 deportation flights, sparking concerns over shared asylum data and…
College and Labor Groups Sue DHS to Block New F-1 Visa Fixed-Stay Rule by September 15
A coalition of colleges and unions sued DHS on August 18, 2026, to block a rule ending 'Duration…
Liberia Agrees to Accept 1,200 Deportees from the United States This Year
Liberia agrees to host 1,200 U.S. third-country deportees starting August 20, 2026, in exchange for $124 million in…
American & Delta Jets Cross São Paulo Runway as LATAM A320 Begins Takeoff Without Clearance
A LATAM A320 aborted takeoff at São Paulo Airport on August 15, 2026, after almost colliding with American…
Norwegian Reroutes Pride of America and Spirit Away from Hurricane Lala
Norwegian Cruise Line reroutes Norwegian Spirit and Pride of America due to Tropical Storm Lala, affecting Hawaii itineraries…
Pride of America Disembarkation Slips to August 16, Shortening Next Hawaii Sailing
Tropical Storm Lala delayed the Pride of America’s Honolulu turnaround to August 16, 2026, forcing a shortened six-night…