May 2026 » ImmigrationUSA

Asylum Seeker

Impact of Third Country Removals on Asylum Cases

Increases in third country removals made more asylum seekers willingly. Additionally, an increased number of individuals in detention were removed to third countries. According to CBS, detained asylum seekers view removal more preferably than waiting for a hearing. Third country removal is when the U.S. government removes undocumented migrants to

May 12, 2026

DHS

Fixed Admission Periods for Student Visas

A proposed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule replaced the Duration of Status with fixed admission periods for student visas. The proposed rule applies to the F-1, J-1, and I-visa beneficiaries. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is reviewing the rule before final release by the DHS.

May 12, 2026

ICE

Immigration Enforcement Harms U.S. Workers, Research Shows

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations haven’t helped U.S.-born workers. According to Forbes, enforcement operations harm U.S. workers. This data contradicts the central justification of the government’s increasingly strict stance towards immigration. According to a study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, areas subject to immigration enforcement operations

May 7, 2026

SEVIS

DSO Year-End Checklist

The end of the academic year is an ideal time for international students to seek DSO Guidance from their Designated School Official (DSO). A timely end of the year check-in helps ensure that your F-1 status remains in good standing. It lets students address potential issues now, rather than after

May 7, 2026

DHS

Congress Votes to End DHS Shutdown

The House of Representatives voted to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown on April 30, 2026. The move ends the longest DHS shutdown in U.S. history. Congress also secured funding for immigration enforcement for the rest of the fiscal year. Plans for an immigration enforcement budget faced scrutiny

May 7, 2026

immigration policy

Additional Immigration Security Checks Mandated for Applicants

Per new internal guidance given to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) employees, immigration applicants need additional security checks. Per the internal guidance, USCIS officers refrain from approving pending immigration cases if they haven’t undergone extended background checks. The new guidelines went into effect on April 27, 2026. According to

May 4, 2026

asylum interview

State Department Introduces New Asylum Screening Questions

The Department of State (DOS), according to media outlets like the Washington Post, implemented new asylum focused screening questions into every non-immigrant visa interview. According to these outlets, answering ‘yes’ to whether they’d face danger if they’d return to their home countries decreases their chances of acceptance. This change, if

May 1, 2026