Updated Apr 19, 2026

U.S. immigration resources and updates, by visa type

Policy changes, official tools, and coverage from USCIS, DHS, Federal Register, and more — ranked by signal strength, organized by visa category.

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Activity · daily, last 90 days
74 indexed updates
Jan 19, 2026 → Apr 18, 2026 · 90 days
Policy climate · last 90 days
Tone of coverage
14% restrictive78% neutral8% favorable
Based on 73 indexed updates in the last 90 days
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H-1B cap (FY2027)
Registration, lottery, selection, and cap-season updates for the H-1B specialty occupation visa.
5 updates
Visa bulletin & priority dates
Monthly visa bulletin, cut-off movement, and date tracking for family- and employment-based lines.
1 update
Employment-based green card
PERM, I-140, EB-1/2/3, priority workers, and employer-sponsored permanent residence.
7 updates
OPT & STEM
F-1 practical training, OPT, STEM extensions, CPT, and SEVIS-related updates.
0 updates
Travel & admission
Visa issuance, ESTA, entry policies, port of entry, and travel restrictions.
14 updates
Family immigration
Family-based petitions, K visas, marriage-based cases, and relatives of U.S. citizens/LPRs.
0 updates
Humanitarian protection
Asylum, refugee, TPS, U/T visas, and related humanitarian programs.
16 updates
Policy & litigation
Executive orders, major agency policy, and federal court decisions affecting immigration.
34 updates
DATECATEGORYTITLETONE
Mar 3TPSTermination of the Designation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status
DHS is terminating Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, with the designation expiring on March 3, 2026. The Secretary of Homeland Security determined that Yemen no longer meets the conditions required to maintain TPS status after…
High impactExecutive action
Fed. Register
Neg
Mar 2TPSDHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, meaning Yemeni nationals currently holding TPS will lose their protected status. Affected individuals will face deportation unless they obtain…
High impactFinal rule
USCIS
Neg
Feb 20AsylumDHS Proposes Rule to Prioritize Americans' Safety by Strengthening Screening of Asylum Seekers
DHS is proposing a new rule designed to reduce fraudulent asylum applications and limit work authorization abuse. The rule would strengthen screening procedures for asylum seekers to verify the legitimacy of their claims. Public comments…
High impactOpen for commentsProposed rule
USCIS
Neg
Feb 13TPSDHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
The Department of Homeland Security has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen, effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register. Yemeni nationals currently holding TPS will need to explore alternative immigration…
High impactExecutive action
USCIS
Neg
Jan 14TPSTermination of the Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status
DHS is terminating the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Somalia, effective March 17, 2026. The Secretary determined that country conditions no longer meet TPS criteria. Somali nationals currently under TPS must begin…
High impactUpdate
Fed. Register
Neg
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Total indexed155
Open for comment16
Positive tone13
Negative tone49