April 2026 » ImmigrationUSA

Haiti

House of Representatives Passes Haiti TPS Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill restoring the Haiti temporary protected status (TPS) designation on April 16, 2026. The bill passed 224-204, according to the Office of the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. Instead of restoring any previous TPS designation, the bill creates a wholly new

April 20, 2026

DHS

ICE Confirms Goals for Immigration Removals

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed its’ target of one million immigration removals. The announcement confirmed a long-standing suspicion ICE conducted immigration enforcement operations with the goal of reaching one million removals. The agency confirmed its intentions in a budget report to Congress. ICE repeatedly denied having a one million

April 20, 2026

Asylum

Impact of Enforcement on Legal Immigration

Analysis of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data on immigration enforcement shows a greater impact on legal immigration rather than undocumented immigration. This information comes from a report published by the Cato Institute. For example, legal entries since January 2025 is dropped more than twice as the rate of

April 17, 2026

K visas

K-1 Visa Guidelines for 2026

The K-1 visa lets a U.S. citizen bring a foreign fiancé into the country. This is as long as the couple’s marriage within ninety days of the fiancé’s arrival. Said fiancé has the option of becoming a permanent resident afterward. This option isn’t available for fiancés of lawful permanent residents.

April 15, 2026

Board of Immigration Appeals

Removal Cancellation Disqualified by Circuit Court

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals denied an individual’s request for removal cancellation. The Court explained the applicant’s criminal record disqualified them from a waiver of removal. The decision reinforced the importance of having a clean record when applying for any kind of immigration petition. Case Details The defendant, a

April 14, 2026

DHS

Court Blocks Ethiopia TPS Termination

A district court block the termination of Ethiopia’s temporary protected status (TPS) designation on January 30, 2026. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) later acknowledged the block. This means Ethiopia TPS beneficiaries retain their detention and removal protections. Additionally, any TPS-based employment authorization documents (EADs) that expired on June 12,

April 14, 2026

Board of Immigration Appeals

BIA Rules Intent Alone Doesn’t Nullify Removal Proceedings

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruled that intent to file for removal relief alone doesn’t cancel removal proceedings. Additionally, this decision reinforces the idea that the government can reopen removal cases regardless of how long they’ve been delayed. It also illustrates the importance of filing petitions for removal waivers

April 9, 2026

DHS

DHS Shutdown Potentially Ends April 13, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown might end soon, because the Senate passed a temporary funding measure on April 1, 2026. The House of Representatives must formally vote to end the shutdown. This can’t happen until the House reconvenes after the spring recess ends. The previous shutdown started on

April 8, 2026

Asylum Seeker

Third Country Removal Policy Impact on Asylum Seekers

The government policy of third country removals caused confusion and apprehension for asylum seekers living in the U.S. Since implementation in early 2025, the government removed more than thirteen thousand individuals to so-called “safe third countries.” Third country removals increased alongside an increase asylum case cancellations. Policy Details Third country

April 7, 2026

DHS

Naturalized Citizens’ Guide to New Elections Order

A new executive order might change how naturalized citizens vote. The policy’s facing legal challenges and won’t take effect before the 2026 midterm elections. However, said change might still cause confusion for naturalized citizens. Details of the Executive Order The new executive order mandates the Social Security Administration (SSA) and

April 7, 2026