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.
Read the explainerCurated immigration news and updates relevant to your journey. Stay informed with clarity and confidence.
All official news in this view, newest first. Browse any topic here.
Browse topics
This only changes the list below. Your saved topics stay in For you.
A federal court vacated three USCIS policy documents tied to stricter screening and vetting. USCIS says it will follow the order while further legal review is possible.
A new U.S. Department of State rule updates Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) program regulations to require valid, unexpired passport information and a passport scan in the electronic entry form (or an exemption claim). The rule also makes wording changes for how consular officers follow guidance and updates terms used in the program.
The National Immigration Law Center criticized President Trump’s plan to replace DHS Secretary Kristi Noem with Sen. Markwayne Mullin. NILC says the leadership swap may change the public face, but not the administration’s approach to mass deportation and detention.
DHS says Yemen no longer meets the requirements for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). TPS for Yemen will end for eligible people on May 4, 2026.
A new interim final rule will update OCAHO procedures to move immigration-related administrative cases toward electronic filing and records. Some users will be required to file documents electronically, and service of process methods will change.
The federal government has pushed back the deadline to submit written public comments on an interim final rule about Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) appellate procedures. Comments are now due April 8, 2026.
A new interim final rule changes DOJ regulations to streamline how the Board of Immigration Appeals reviews immigration judge decisions. The rule aims to reduce delays and backlog by adjusting how “merits” review works and setting briefing timelines.
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) says Congress should not fund DHS/ICE as currently structured and instead redirect money toward legal services and community support. The group argues that enforcement practices violate constitutional rights and harm immigrant communities.
A newly reported ICE internal memo claims agents can enter private homes using an “administrative warrant” rather than a judicial warrant. The Immigrant Legal Resource Center says the memo conflicts with Fourth Amendment protections and does not change people’s constitutional rights.
The Department of Justice announced updated inflation-adjusted fees for filings handled by EOIR for the rest of FY 2026. The changes apply to EOIR-collected “OBBBA” fees and take effect on the dates listed in the Federal Register notice.
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center says it will continue education, court monitoring, and advocacy against immigration enforcement and efforts it says would restrict benefits and naturalization. The group also calls for ending ICE funding and redirecting money toward housing, healthcare, and legal services.
DHS announced it will terminate the TPS designation for Somalia. TPS for eligible Somali nationals will end on March 17, 2026, unless another immigration option applies.
This is not legal advice. Always verify with the official source and consult a qualified attorney for your situation.
Privacy first: no accounts, no tracking. Preferences stay on this device. We never sell your email.