February 2026 » ImmigrationUSA

DHS

DHS Appeals Block on Syria TPS Termination

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) filled an appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to overturn the judicial block the Syria’s temporary protected status (TPS) designation. The move comes after lower courts blocked the Syria TPS termination. Until the case concludes, the detainment and removal protections

February 27, 2026

DHS

DHS Record Sharing Approved

The government passed a new executive order titled “Protecting the National Security and Welfare of the United States and Its Citizens from Criminal Actors and Other Public Safety Threats”. The executive order grants the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) access to the criminal history record information (CHRI) for screening and

February 27, 2026

Employment Based Visa

March 2026 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State has released the March 2026 Visa Bulletin. This bulletin sets immigrant visa availability for March 2026 and outlines movement in both the Dates for Filing and Final Action Dates charts across employment based and family based categories. USCIS has confirmed that, for March 2026, employment

February 26, 2026

China Travel

Immigration Processing Pause Doesn’t Include China

The Department of State (DOS) explained the immigration processing pause effecting over seventy countries doesn’t include the People’s Republic of China. The move comes after erroneous alerts appeared on the Travel Document website. Subsequently, the alert caused confusion among immigration visa applicants and government officials. Misidentification According to the American

February 24, 2026

immigration courts

Immigration Judges Increasingly Holding Authorities in Contempt of Court

Immigration judges are increasingly holding government and immigration officials in contempt of court. In at least thirty-five instances since August 2025, judges have held officials in contempt for violating court orders. The move reflects greater efforts to hold immigration authorities accountable. Recent examples include when immigration authorities released a formerly

February 24, 2026

Detention Policy

ICE Detainment Powers Expanded to Legal Refugees

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) powers of detainment expanded to legal refugees per a government memo. The move specifically applies to legal refugees awaiting green cards. The government explained ICE agents need to have these individuals re-vetted before they’re granted permanent resident status. Background Under U.S. law, refugees must apply

February 23, 2026

Detention Policy

Federal Judges Defines Limits of Re-detainment

On February 17, 2026, a federal judge ruled U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can’t place a lawful permanent resident in re-detainment. The judge explained that the ninety-day period expired and the government had no viable removal plans. The ruling concludes one of several high-profile immigration enforcement cases that have

February 23, 2026

B-1

B-1 Visa Guidance

The Department of State (DOS) explained the uses, limits, and applications of the B-1 visa. The DOS published a consolidated fact sheet for employers and foreign business travelers to the U.S. The full fact sheet’s available on the DOS website. Key Takeaways The B-1 category is for temporary business only.

February 23, 2026

EB-1

Should You Refile an EB-1A?

On January 28, 2026, a U.S. District Court vacated a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) denial of an EB-1A Extraordinary Ability visa petition and ordered approval of the case. The decision examined how USCIS applies the “final merits” stage of EB-1A adjudications. Although the ruling is not automatically binding

February 18, 2026

FY2027 H-1B

H-1B Employers Checklist

The FY2027 H-1B registration period will open on March 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. It is important that all H-1B employers are thoughtfully and strategically planning to ensure the best chance of selection, in light of this year’s new wage-based requirements. For selected candidates, H-1B petitions will be filed between

February 17, 2026