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When immigrants apply for a green card or asylum, they hand over some of their most sensitive personal information. Now, a Massachusetts coalition is suing USCIS — the agency that handles those applications — over how that data is being shared. For millions of immigrants in 2026, the outcome could change what it means to apply for any immigration benefit.

The US Department of Labor wants to raise the minimum wages that employers must pay H-1B workers — and the numbers are significant. The government says the current system lets employers underpay skilled visa workers by comparing them to people who don't even need a college degree. If the rule passes, hundreds of thousands of H-1B workers and their employers could face major changes in 2026.

A federal lawsuit is challenging how immigration courts handle deportation cases across the United States. The American Immigration Council is suing the agency that runs those courts, saying the system is stacked against people who cannot afford a lawyer. If you or someone you know is facing removal proceedings, what happens in that courtroom could change everything.

The US government is quietly erasing a set of immigration assistance rules that have been on the books for decades. Officials say the rules are outdated — but some advocates worry that removing them could erase protections for vulnerable immigrants. The public had until May 26, 2026 to stop it.

Ali is an Afghan doctor in rural West Virginia who treated more than 1,600 patients last year — many of them with nowhere else to go. He followed every immigration rule, applied for his green card, and waited. Then the Trump administration froze his application, and this fall his work visa expires. Now the question is not just whether he can stay in the US — it's whether his patients will have a doctor at all.

If you are waiting for asylum in the United States, you may soon have to wait a full year before you can apply for a work permit. The federal government is proposing to double the current waiting period — from 180 days to 365 days. For hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers, that could mean a year with no legal right to work.

Millions of people enter the U.S. green card lottery every year hoping for a life-changing result. But starting April 10, 2026, there is a new rule that could disqualify your entry before it is even reviewed. If you do not have a passport, you may not be able to apply at all.

First responders in the US may soon get their passports for free. The Department of State has proposed a new fee exemption under the First Responders Passport Act. If finalized, it could save qualifying applicants the full cost of a US passport.

Filing for asylum in the US just got more expensive — and more complicated. The federal government has quietly locked in a set of new fees and rules that affect asylum seekers, work permit holders, and anyone who needs a Form I-94. If you are in the middle of an asylum application process or waiting on a work permit, this rule could cost you money you did not plan for.

DV-2028 lottery registration opens in fall 2026, offering up to 55,000 green cards to nationals of eligible countries — here's who can apply, key deadlines, and how to submit a correct entry.

A federal rule that quietly took effect on April 30, 2026 reshapes the leadership structure of a little-known immigration court body — one that handles cases involving employer violations, document fraud, and worker rights. No member of the public submitted a comment before it passed. If you have a case before this body, here is what changed.

A man who charged migrants tens of thousands of dollars to cross the US-Mexico border — and then robbed them at gunpoint — has been sentenced to 87 months in federal prison. His operation moved more than 200 people from nearly 20 countries, including children forced to cross dangerous waterways. If you or someone you know paid a smuggler to enter the US, this case has direct consequences for your immigration situation.

If ICE is trying to deport you, one of your few tools to buy more time costs $155 today. A new government proposal would raise that cost to $755 — almost five times more. The public has until July 6, 2026 to push back.

You spent hundreds of dollars on a USCIS filing fee, waited months for your turn in line — and then USCIS rejected your application because of a signature problem. In 2026, USCIS is enforcing stricter rules about what counts as a valid signature on immigration forms. A bad signature can cost you your filing fee, your place in the queue, and in some cases, a critical deadline.

Miss your immigration court hearing in 2026, and ICE may send you a bill for $18,000 — on top of deporting you. The federal government has proposed a new rule that turns a missed court date into a five-figure debt. For millions of immigrants currently in removal proceedings, the stakes just got much higher.

Hundreds of thousands of immigrants in the US who work legally under special work permits may soon lose that right. The federal government has proposed new rules that would cut off work authorization for parolees, people with deferred action, and immigrants with final deportation orders who were released while waiting for removal. If the rules take effect, the impact could reach into the billions of dollars — and into the daily lives of people who have been working and paying taxes for years.

Federal agents broke up a human smuggling operation in El Paso on May 27, 2026, finding 11 adults and a child hidden inside a stash house. Twelve people were arrested — and the investigation is not over. If you or someone you know is caught up in a situation like this, what happens next can change everything.

Chicago police had a man with a federal deportation warrant in custody — and let him go anyway. ICE tracked him down days later and arrested him in the community. The case is now a flashpoint in the national debate over sanctuary cities and what happens to people caught between local and federal immigration enforcement.

Yes — a green card holder can be deported. This guide explains which crimes and violations trigger removal proceedings, the relief options available, and what to do if you receive a Notice to Appear.

If you are fighting deportation in US immigration court, the rules just changed — and they could cost you more money starting this month. The Department of Justice issued a new rule on <strong>June 11, 2026</strong>, raising and locking in fees for immigration court filings. For asylum seekers and others in removal proceedings, some of these fees can no longer be waived, no matter your financial situation.