Immigration
Policy changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments shaping U.S. immigration in 2026. From executive orders and congressional bills to USCIS processing updates — analysis that cuts through the noise.
DHS Rule Would Limit Work Permits for Asylum Seekers to Cut Backlog
DHS proposes stricter rules for asylum work permits, including a 365-day wait and eligibility bans for those entering without inspection or missing deadlines.
DHS ‘worst of the Worst’ Website Falters After CNN Investigation Exposes Errors
DHS updates its 'Worst of the Worst' immigrant arrest website after a CNN investigation found major errors and…
DOJ Tax Attorneys Shift Focus to Immigration Enforcement and Nonprofits
DOJ reorganizes to merge tax and immigration enforcement, increasing scrutiny on fraud, nonprofits, and cross-agency data matching starting…
Calls for Two-Year Ban on Foreign Home Purchases to Boost Australia’s Economy Amid Immigration Cuts
Australia enacts a 2-year foreign buyer ban on existing homes and issues its first citizen return block, while…
Federal Administrative Court Allows Deportation Despite Protection in Greece
German court allows transfers to Greece for healthy men under a basic humanitarian standard, despite a temporary political…
Citizenship Test Plans Draw Criticism as Ministry of the Interior and Mari Rantanen Respond
Finland introduces a mandatory citizenship test and longer residency rules, raising concerns over costs and accessibility for immigrant…
Marietta Police Department Expands ICE Partnership with 287(g) Program
Marietta Police join ICE's 287(g) program, allowing local officers to perform limited immigration checks during routine field encounters…
Jim O’callaghan Highlights €1.2 Billion Irish International Protection Accommodation Service Budget
Ireland's 2025 asylum housing costs hit €1.2bn, driven by hotel reliance. The State aims to cut processing times…
Express Entry Shift Puts Canadian Work Experience and Skilled Military Recruits Front and Center
Canada adds five Express Entry categories for 2026 and raises work experience requirements to 12 months to target…
Federal Judge Says Trump Administration Used Mass Migrant Detention as Terror
A federal judge has limited Trump-era mass detention in California, ruling that detainees deserve individualized bond hearings and…