February 4, 2026 » ImmigrationUSA

green card holders

Re-entry Permits: What Green Card Holders Should Know

Lawful permanent residents (green card holders) often need to travel outside the United States for work, family obligations, medical care, or long-term projects. While international travel is permitted, extended time abroad creates real immigration risks if it is not planned carefully. A re-entry permit is one of the most important

February 4, 2026

DHS

Somalia TPS Terminated

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it won’t extend the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Designation for Somalia. The move is the latest in a series of TPS terminations for countries like Venezuela, Haiti, and Nicaragua. This means individuals residing in the U.S. under the program face losing their detention

February 4, 2026

Haiti TPS

Circuit Court Rules TPS Termination Unlawful

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the Termination of Venezuela and Haiti’s TPS designations was unlawful. The court explained that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) exceeded its authority when it voided both countries’ designations. Additionally, the court explained the parameters of the TPS program don’t grant the DHS

February 4, 2026

Board of Immigration Appeals

Partial Asylum Admission Granted by Circuit Court

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals partially granted an individual’s petition for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals’ (BIA) denial of asylum and removal relief under the Convention Against Torture (CAT). The Circuit Court found the BIA erred in fully denying the petitioner’s asylum admission. While denying the appellant’s

February 4, 2026

asylum claim

Asylum Denial Reinforced by BIA

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruled in favor of an immigration judge (IJ)’s asylum denial. Proceedings in immigration court showed the plaintiff lived in India without incident for five years. The IJ explained firm resettlement in another country disqualifies an individual for asylum under U.S. law. A native of

February 4, 2026

FY2027 H-1B

H-1B Registration Period Announced

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the initial H-1B registration period for the FY 2027 H-1B cap season. Registration will be open from 12pm EST on March 4 until 12pm EST on March 19, 2026. During this period, H-1B petitioners will be able to register candidates using an online

February 4, 2026