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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.
SBA Rule Change Ends Legal Permanent Residents Access Under Standard Operating Procedure (sop) 50 10 8
New SBA rules effective March 2026 disqualify businesses with non-citizen or green card ownership from federal loan guarantees. This policy affects 7(a) and 504 programs, requiring 100% U.S. citizenship for…
DHS Subpoena and Home Visit Target 67-Year-Old U.S. Citizen
After emailing a DHS prosecutor about an Afghan refugee's case, a U.S. citizen was targeted with an administrative…
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Gold Card Visa as Pay-To-Play Scheme in Am. Ass’n of Univ. Professors V. Dept of Homeland Security
The U.S. Gold Card visa program faces a lawsuit alleging it is an illegal pay-to-play scheme. The program…
New Mexico Senate Passes House Bill 9 Immigrant Safety Act Restricting Detention Contracts
New Mexico's House Bill 9 restricts state and local public bodies from participating in federal civil immigration detention.…
India–u.s. Trade Deal Boosts Exports and Jobs While Shaping NRI Flows
A new U.S.-India trade deal slashes U.S. tariffs to 18% and secures $500 billion in Indian purchases of…
U.S. Adds Adoption Waiver Amid Green Card Freeze Affecting Immigrant Visas
A new U.S. State Department waiver allows international adoptions to proceed on a case-by-case basis despite an ongoing…
Out‑of‑state Police Use Connecticut License Plate Camera Data for Immigration Enforcement
Connecticut agencies are grappling with compliance issues as license plate reader (LPR) data is reportedly being used by…
Green Card Holders Lose SBA-Backed Small Business Loans March 1, 2026
The U.S. Small Business Administration is restricting loan eligibility to businesses 100% owned by U.S. citizens, effective March…
Minneapolis Hospitality Workers Remain Wary as DHS Eases Operation Metro Surge
Federal authorities are rebranding Operation Metro Surge with 'de-escalation' rhetoric, but enforcement in Minneapolis remains persistent. The shift…
2026 Guide Explains B1/b2 Visa Changes Affecting DS-160 and CEAC Applicants
The 2026 U.S. B1/B2 visa process for Indians focuses on application consistency and proof of intent to return.…