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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

Birthright Citizenship

SCOTUS Skeptical of Birthright Citizenship Changes

The majority of Supreme Court Justices seemed skeptical about the government’s proposed birthright citizenship changes. Justices heard oral arguments on April 1, 2026. During oral arguments, the justices approached the government’s proposed birthright citizenship changes with skepticism. This case centers on one simple question: When a child’s born in the

April 2, 2026

Department of State

Social Media Vetting Expands to Fiancé Visa

The Department of State (DOS) expanded its social media vetting protocols to more visa types, including the K-1 fiancé visa. Previously, only H-1B, F, J, and M visa applicants had their social media accounts reviewed. The new guidelines took effect on March 30, 2026. Impacted Applicants DOS reviews the social

April 2, 2026

CBP Home app

Court Rules CBP One Status Termination Unlawful

Per a district court ruling, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acted unlawfully when it terminated the legal status of CBP One App users. This decision, if implemented, restores legal status and removal protections to thousands of people. It’s unclear whether the government will repeal the decision. The CBP One

April 1, 2026