ICE Triples Payments to Private Firms Tracking Immigrants
ICE issued $57.1 million in new skip-tracing orders to 14 private contractors on August 27, 2026. Capgemini Government…
50,000 Arrests in August Keep ICE on Record Pace Nationwide
ICE arrested about 50,000 people in August 2026, matching July’s pace and extending a nationwide enforcement surge. The…
Capital Gains Advance Tax: Can You Wait Till March 31 Under New Act Without Interest?
India’s Income-tax Act, 2025 keeps advance tax rules in place but raises a key question: can capital gains…
Cubans in Florida Deported to Africa Under ICE Third-Country Pact
ICE has sent some Cubans from Florida to African countries under third-country deals, including the Central African Republic,…
Federal Court Order Ends 75-Country Immigrant Visa Pause, State Dept. Confirms
The State Department ended its January 2026 immigrant visa pause for 75 countries after a court order, but…
Delaware DACA Recipients Face Limbo as Federal Renewal Delays Persist
Delaware DACA recipients continue to face federal renewal delays, longer processing times, and a larger backlog. A 2025…
Federal Court Denies Bond for Louisville Mother in ICE Custody
Armelle Bondonga remains in ICE custody after a federal judge denied release at the habeas stage. Her lawyers…
Deported US Citizen Brian José Morales García Returns to Texas After Federal Lawsuit
Brian José Morales García is back in Texas while his federal lawsuit continues. He was detained in Gillespie…
ACT Party Proposes Physical Presence Test for Permanent Resident Visa
ACT Party wants to end the Permanent Resident Visa category and require 730 days of presence in New…
ICE Arrests Surge Across Upstate New York, Straining Detention Capacity
ICE arrests surged across upstate New York in July, with more than 600 arrests and a planned 100-bed…
FAA Bars Jetblue from Selling Laguardia Slots, Locking Leases Through April 2028
JetBlue’s purchase of 22 LaGuardia slot pairs has received tentative FAA approval, but the slots cannot be leased…
Khalistan-Linked Asylum Claims Rejected by New Zealand Immigration Tribunal
New Zealand’s tribunal rejected 40 Khalistan-linked asylum appeals in 2025 and 2026, holding that support for the cause…
Visa Revoked Under INA § 221(i) While Asylum Pending: What Changes and What Does Not
A revoked visa can create deportability and travel problems, but it does not automatically cancel a pending asylum…
USCIS Requires New I-864 Affidavit of Support Form Starting Aug. 31, 2026
USCIS issued a new Form I-864 edition, effective Aug. 31, 2026, with no grace period. Sponsors must use…