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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.
India US Green Card Priority Dates Stretch Over 13 Years
India's Green Card backlog reaches 13 years in Feb 2026. EB-2/EB-3 dates remain in 2013, with I-485 processing taking up to 18 months due to per-country caps.
Justice Department Tells Judge Jordan Fox and Michael Farbiarz Violated Immigration Orders
DOJ admits to 56 violations of NJ court orders in immigration cases; judge demands formal affidavit detailing new…
Rights Groups Push Airlines to End ‘one In, One Out’ Deportation Flights
The UK-France 'one in, one out' deportation system faces logistical hurdles and rights concerns following a high-profile flight…
Court Blocks Trump Immigration Detention Policy Denying Bond Hearings for Applicants for Admission
Judge Sunshine Sykes vacates a BIA decision, restoring bond hearing rights for many detained migrants and challenging the…
Yaoundé Journalists Arrested While Reporting on Trump Deportation Program
A guide to U.S. immigration rights and due process, contextualized by the recent detention of journalists and a…
United Airlines Flight 1511 Boeing 737 Gets Security Sweep at Newark
A security sweep on United Flight 1511 at Newark highlights traveler options and operational impacts when prohibited items…
ICE Gains Expanded Authority to Detain Legal Refugees Seeking Permanent Residency
New DHS policy mandates ICE detention and re-vetting for refugees who haven't applied for green cards after one…
Judge Sunshine Sykes Rejects Board of Immigration Appeals Mass Detention Policy
Judge Sunshine Sykes vacated a BIA framework, restoring bond hearing access for U.S. interior detainees and challenging DHS's…
US Hits Iranian Officials with Visa Sanctions Over Protest Crackdown
U.S. expands visa sanctions to 58 Iranian officials and freezes all pending immigration benefits for Iranian nationals following…
Tricia Mclaughlin Leaves DHS as Immigration Enforcement Sparks Backlash
DHS top spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin steps down next week amid immigration enforcement controversies and scrutiny following fatal shootings…