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 presidential determination sets the number of refugees the U.S. plans to admit in fiscal year 2027. The decision affects how many people may be processed through the U.S. refugee program during that period.
DHS announced inflation-based increases to two immigration enforcement-related fees for FY 2027. DHS will begin charging the new amounts on October 16, 2026.
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.
The Justice Department published a required inflation update to certain immigration-related fees paid to EOIR for DHS forms for Fiscal Year 2027.
DHS says a Supreme Court ruling allows the agency to keep using its SAVE system to check voters’ citizenship status. The decision keeps in place an earlier order that had blocked a halt to the program.
DHS says assaults against ICE personnel have risen sharply and calls on sanctuary politicians to stop hateful and violent language targeting ICE. The department cites data comparing 2025–2026 to the early Biden period.
A Federal Register correction fixes mistakes in a September 18, 2026 International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) update. The earlier rule unintentionally removed some regulatory text while clarifying denial policies and updating certain country and major non-NATO ally listings.
A new Presidential document published in the Federal Register focuses on strengthening how the U.S. administers the H-1B visa program. It also directs federal agencies to coordinate more closely on program integrity efforts.
An interim final rule lets HHS pause registration for certain ACA enrollment agents and brokers. CMS is immediately imposing a temporary moratorium affecting some federally facilitated Exchange enrollment help for Plan Year 2027.
DHS released a statement disputing multiple claims about an ICE officer-involved shooting in Austin, Texas. The agency says the person involved was in the U.S. illegally and received medical care, and it rejects allegations about ICE’s actions.
A new presidential action directs federal agencies to improve how they oversee and coordinate the H-1B visa program. It focuses on alleged employer misuse that the administration says harms U.S. wages and working conditions.
DHS and CBP say they have had 16 straight months with zero people released after border encounters. The agencies also report sharp drops in apprehensions and increased drug seizures.
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