USCIS announced Federal Register fee updates for certain immigration-related forms for FY 2027. The new inflation-adjusted fees take effect Oct. 16, 2026, and requests postmarked on or after that date must include the updated amounts.
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A new federal Presidential document published in the Federal Register signals changes intended to curb “birth tourism.” The update may affect how some people are treated when they seek to rely on a U.S.-birth outcome.
A federal court in Maryland temporarily blocked a USCIS policy that would have restricted nongovernmental organizations from providing voter registration at administrative naturalization ceremonies. USCIS must follow an older policy version while the case continues.
DHS issued an interim final rule that would let USCIS require e-filing for certain immigration forms that have been available online for at least 180 days. USCIS says it will post notice at least 60 days before a form becomes mandatory online.
An August 6, 2026 executive order tells federal agencies not to recognize U.S. citizenship documents for certain children born in the U.S. when specific conditions apply to their parents. The order also requires agencies to issue public guidance within 30 days.
A new federal executive order targets “birth tourism” operations that advertise trips to the U.S. to give birth and promise citizenship and benefits. It directs the State Department and DHS to take steps to stop misuse of temporary visa categories.
The federal Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) says it intends to award a single-source cooperative agreement worth up to $150 million to a Houston law firm. The funding would support legal orientation, consultations, and attorney representation for eligible unaccompanied children while they are in ORR care.
USCIS says people must prove eligibility and submit required initial evidence when they file. If an application is incomplete or doesn’t show eligibility, USCIS may deny it without first sending an RFE or NOID.
A federal judge approved ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, increasing the risk of detention and deportation. Haitian TPS holders may also face new enforcement steps, including electronic monitoring in some places.
A new permanent Visa Bond Program may require certain visa applicants to submit a bond of up to $20,000.
The Department of State proposes updates to the Exchange Visitor Program, affecting J visa holders and sponsors.
A proposed rule aims to allow immigration judges to impose fines for contemptuous behavior in court. This change affects individuals involved in immigration proceedings.
Advocates and members of Congress launched a campaign calling for an end to ICE detention centers and expansion. They are pushing Congress to pass the Melt ICE Act (H.R. 7190) to end DHS authority and funding for detaining and monitoring immigrants.
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