A new Trump administration immigration policy has expanded the factors U.S. immigration officers can consider when deciding whether certain immigrants are likely to become a public charge, potentially making some green card and visa applications more difficult. The rule took effect on September 18, 2026, and gives Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers broader discretion…
The H-1B $100000 fee extension has entered a new phase after President Donald Trump issued a proclamation extending the controversial payment requirement for another 12 months, through September 21, 2027. The September 18, 2026 proclamation continues the restriction on certain H-1B workers seeking admission to the United States from outside the country. However, the H-1B…
A US federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration’s third-country deportation policy, ruling that migrants facing removal to countries other than their own must receive adequate notice and a meaningful opportunity to raise concerns about possible persecution or torture. The September 18, 2026 decision by a three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals…
The United States has ended a months-long suspension on immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries after a federal court struck down the Trump administration’s policy. The US resumes immigrant visas for 75 countries development follows an August 21, 2026 ruling by U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York…
The Trump administration has revived a proposal that could end employment authorization for certain spouses of H-1B visa holders, potentially affecting thousands of H-1B families across the United States. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has listed a new regulatory action titled “Removing H-4 Dependent Spouses From the Classes of Noncitizens Eligible for Employment Authorization.”…
