November 5, 2026 Undocumented Immigrants Face Immediate Removal for Attempted Re-Entry
November 5, 2026 Ninth Circuit Halts Diversity Visa Lottery Reactivation
November 5, 2026 Proposed PERM Changes Clear Federal Review
November 5, 2026 CDC Imposes DRC Proof of Travel Requirement
November 4, 2026 What the 2026 Midterms Means for Immigration Policy
November 4, 2026 Long-Present, Interior Arrested Noncitizens Subject to Mandatory Detention
November 4, 2026 Traveling Abroad for the 2026 Holidays: What Foreign Nationals Should Know
October 7, 2026
OPT Fees Proposed by DHS
DHS is proposing fees for F1 non-immigrant students seeking to participate in OPT, or Optional Practical Training. The fee is proposed to start at $70,000 for a non-immigrant student's first OPT, with an additional $30,000 per additional OPTs for the same individual.
October 7, 2026
Lawsuit Challenging USCIS Green Card Policies Filed
A lawsuit filed against USCIS challenges the impact of two memos issued by the current administration. The lawsuit claims USCIS policy memos significantly increased the risks of filing an adjustment of status within the United States. Those with pending I-485 files must monitor this lawsuit closely. Although it may not affect current applications, the outcome of the lawsuit may affect whether USCIS will continue requiring applicants to justify an adjustment of status.
October 6, 2026
Second Federal Court Blocks $100,000 H-1B Fee, Plus New Extension
The $100,000 H-1B fee for new visa holders is now blocked, per a California federal judge. This is the second court to block the Trump administration's Proclamation. For now, the fee is not enforceable. Further action is likely. It is critically important to continue to follow evolving news.
October 6, 2026
New Due Process Concerns Arise Over Pop-Up Immigration Courts
Some immigration court hearings moved to federal buildings, where few would expect to find a courtroom, starting in September 2026. These changed court locations are driving complications, including a person being removed in absentia, when a deportation order is entered without the person being given the chance to participate in their defense. There are actions that individuals can take to minimize the negative impact.
October 6, 2026
The Economic Impact of ICE Arrests on Chicago
ICE arrests impacted local Chicago businesses who lost over $1.26 billion due to the surge. The economic fallout extended far beyond immigrant communities with the city yet to recover.
October 6, 2026
ICE Arrests Increase Over Summer 2026
ICE arrests set new records in the summer of 2026, with most of them happening with very little notice. In 2025 and early 2026, operations in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Minneapolis sent thousands of protesters into the streets and kept the story in the news for weeks
October 6, 2026
Construction Industry Struggles With Lack of Undocumented Workers
The construction industry is experiencing a shortage of undocumented employees following U.S. immigration and ICE enforcement policies. This is one of various challenges the industry is facing, including rising mortgage rates and more.
October 6, 2026
U.S. Consulate in Brazil Closes
The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil suspended consular services, effective October 5, 2026. Solely emergency services are available for U.S. citizens in the country.
October 2, 2026
CDC Entry Ban Extended an Additional 30 Days
The CDC extended the entry ban for travelers from the DR of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan to October 11, 2026.
October 2, 2026
Legislation Limiting ICE Arrests Proposed in Senate
U.S. senators introduced legislation limiting warrantless ICE arrests and the time individuals are detained without a bond hearing.
October 2, 2026
USCIS Raises Immigration Fees
USCIS announced adjustments for immigration fees for the 2027 fiscal year based on inflation rates from the past year.
October 2, 2026
ICE Opens a Tip Line for Reporting Undocumented Truck Drivers
ICE launched a new tip line for reporting undocumented commercial truck drivers after a series of high-profile fatal accidents.
October 2, 2026
New Class Action Challenges Trump’s Latest Birthright Citizenship Order
Three families filed a class action lawsuit against the August 6 executive orders rolling back birthright citizenship.
September 30, 2026
U.S. Government Limits 2027 Refugee Admissions
The U.S. government will only accept 17,500 refugees during the upcoming 2027 fiscal year, most will be Afrikaners.
September 30, 2026
BIA Rules Immigration Judges Can Pretermit Asylum Claims Without a DHS Motion
The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled immigration judges can terminate asylum cases without a notice of removal from the DHS.
September 30, 2026
Supreme Court Lets DHS Use Its Overhauled SAVE Immigration Database Before the Midterms
Ahead of the 2026 midterms, SCOTUS ruled the DHS can implement its updated immigration database for election officials.
September 30, 2026
Supreme Court Lets Third Country Removals Resume, With Full Arguments Set for December
The Department of Justice formally asked the Supreme Court to intervene on a lower court block on third country removals.
September 29, 2026
October 2026 Visa Bulletin
The October 2026 visa bulletin sees renewed EB-2 availability after being unavailable for July, August, and September.
September 25, 2026
Consequences of Third Country Removals
Individuals subject to third country removals face an uncertain future in countries they have no previous connection to.
September 25, 2026
USCIS Issues New Guidance on Denaturalization Referrals
USCIS released new guidelines on how it finds, reviews, and issues referrals for denaturalization cases.