The Department of State announced a pause in the issuance of immigrant visas for citizens of countries considered at high risk of using public benefits. The measure went into effect on January 21, 2026 and does not affect tourist visas …
The White House issued the executive order Securing Our Borders, which strengthens border control, eliminates practices such as “catch and release,” adjusts parole policies, and resumes the Migrant Protection Protocols. The measure instructs federal agencies such as DHS and DOJ …
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule that allows asylum to be denied to foreign nationals who pose threats to national security or significant risks to public health, consistent with existing …
A federal court in Minnesota is evaluating whether the intensive deployment of ICE agents and other federal forces for immigration operations exceeds constitutional limits and affects state autonomy. The case could set precedents regarding the application of federal immigration law …
New proclamation expands the Travel Ban and fully or partially suspends entry to the U.S. of citizens from 39 countries starting in 2026. President Donald Trump issued a proclamation expanding the “Travel Ban,” which takes effect on January 1, 2026, …
A federal judge suspended for 14 days the termination of the family reunification program (FRP) for several Latin American countries. A U.S. federal judge temporarily blocked the government’s decision to end the humanitarian Family Reunification Parole (FRP) program for nationals …
DHS and USCIS activated Operation PARRIS in Minnesota, a large-scale investigation focused on re-verifying refugee cases and detecting potential immigration fraud. The initiative includes new background checks, interviews, and application reviews, and initially focuses on approximately 5,600 refugees who have …
USCIS announced increases in Premium Processing fees due to inflation. The new fees apply starting March 1, 2026. The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule increasing USCIS Premium Processing service fees, with the goal of …
The U.S. will require visa bonds of up to $15,000 for B1/B2 applicants from countries with high overstay rates. The United States Department of State announced the launch of a pilot “visa bonds” program that will be applied in phases …
On January 4, 2026, the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, made statements highlighting the government’s commitment to preserving national and regional security following the recent operation that resulted in the capture of former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. Rubio …
