USCIS is updating EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program fees so they cover the full cost of running the program. The change is set to take effect Nov. 30, 2026.
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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.
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.
CMS released draft guidance on how drug makers would carry out the “maximum fair price” for certain Medicare drugs in 2028. The agency is asking the public to submit comments.
The National Immigration Law Center says a finalized “public charge” rule would make immigrants afraid to use basic services like health care and food assistance. The group also says the rule is unlawful and plans to challenge it.
A new federal rule published in the Federal Register proposes a community engagement requirement for certain Medicaid recipients. The change could affect eligibility for some people, depending on how states implement it.
A new federal proposed rule would add documentation standards for sponsors of unaccompanied children in ORR custody, including proof of identity and proof of income. It also would update parts of background-check and safety-related assessment requirements.
A Supreme Court decision cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria. Advocates also say the rulings further weaken people’s ability to seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
A federal court in Rhode Island vacated USCIS “hold” policy guidance, and USCIS says it will follow the order while further legal review is possible. The change applies across the agency and affects people with immigration applications covered by those memos.
An interim final rule updates the Department of Justice’s fee regulations for filings with EOIR. The changes are meant to align DOJ’s fee rules with a recent statute.
A GOP-controlled House vote would increase ICE funding by $70 billion on top of already planned enforcement spending. Advocates say the money could expand detention practices they link to unsafe and inhumane conditions.
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