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Her father spent three years in ICE detention before being deported. Now Aber Kawas is running for the New York State Senate — and she is not alone. Four candidates from immigrant families are challenging Democratic incumbents in next week's primaries, putting deportation defense at the center of their campaigns.

A 6-year-old girl and her mother went to a required immigration check-in in Queens — and ended up in a detention center in Texas. Their case has ignited a political battle in one of New York's most immigrant-heavy districts. But for the thousands of immigrants facing similar check-ins in 2026, the stakes are far more personal than any election.

A federal court once told the US government it could not tear families apart at the border — and that ruling still has teeth in 2026. Ms. L. v. ICE became one of the most cited cases in asylum and deportation defense law. If you or your family is facing removal proceedings, understanding this case could change what happens next.

Starting March 1, 2026, filing for faster processing of your H-1B extension or work permit just got more expensive. USCIS quietly raised its premium processing fees — and if you send the wrong amount, your case could be rejected. Here is what changed and what you need to do right now.

Every year, thousands of US businesses race to hire temporary foreign workers before a strict visa limit runs out. This year, that limit — the H-2B cap — was hit in September 2025, months before the fiscal year even ended. Now the government has released up to 64,716 extra visas, but the rules are strict and the window may close fast.

ICE arrested thousands of people last year — and many of them never got to tell their side of the story. Now, the American Immigration Council is suing ICE, arguing that the agency is violating the rights of people it arrests. The outcome could affect anyone in the US who fears deportation.

If an immigration judge orders you removed, you used to have 30 days to appeal. Now, for most cases, you have just 10. The US Department of Justice finalized this change in 2026, and immigration lawyers say it could be the difference between staying in the US and being deported.

The federal agency that runs immigration courts just changed how documents are filed and delivered — and many people with active cases may not know yet. If you have a case before an immigration court or are in removal proceedings, missing a filing deadline under the new system could seriously damage your case. Here is what changed and what you need to do now.

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 has until <strong>May 26, 2026</strong> 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.