Immigration

US deports record 483,200 migrants in 2026 as Trump steps up crackdown

Deportations up 78%t from 2024 but are below the President's target of one million removals annually

Democrats Call for Major Immigration Reforms and Seek GOP Partnership in 2027

At a glanceReviewed November 12, 2026She said two senators, one from each party, were interested; she did not identify them.Escobar said she hopes further immigration legislation can follow in 2028.Checked…

Thailand Expands Airport eGate Access as Asia’s Travel Clearance Rules Diverge

Thailand has expanded automated immigration arrival gates to eligible repeat visitors from 33 countries and territories, according to an official update issued on 11 November 2026. Singapore permits all first-time…

Vargas Bill Would Expand Naturalization Interviews for Deported Veterans

At a glanceReviewed November 12, 2026A November 2021 policy already allowed interviews at ports of entry.Veterans with violent-crime convictions would be ineligible under the separate Senate package.Checked against vargas.house.gov Rep.…

Canada makes rural immigration route permanent, reserves 5,500 PR spots

Pathway to Canadian permanent residency starts Jan 1, meant for 'skilled workers in occupations facing labour shortages in smaller communities'

Senator James Lankford Introduces S. 5667 to Restrict Birthright Citizenship in U.S. Territories

At a glanceReviewed November 12, 2026The October 15 memorandum says the Blanca plaintiffs’ class excludes territorial births and does not challenge Section 2(d).Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico and…

A US job is no longer enough: Indians now face a new immigration challenge

A wage-weighted visa lottery, rising employer costs and a long Green Card queue are changing the immigration equation. Is the EB-5 investor visa a viable alternative?

Seventh Circuit Orders BIA to Reconsider Deported Man’s Motion to Reopen

At a glanceReviewed November 12, 2026The board treated the filing as more than 90 days late.New York police certified Panton’s crime-victim assistance on December 11, 2023.The remand does not require…

Your First Upgrade Should Be Time: The Case For Private Drivers, Airport Meet-and-Greet, And VIP Immigration Services – Yahoo

India Rationalises Visa Regime To Simplify Immigration Framework – Travel and Leisure Asia

Rep. Juan Vargas Brings Veterans Citizenship Bill to House Judiciary Committee

At a glanceReviewed November 12, 2026The prior version, H.R. 8851, was introduced June 26, 2024.Roman Sabal became a U.S. citizen in 2020. Rep. Juan Vargas reintroduced the Strengthening Citizenship Services…

Petition Urges Review of Tillingham Asylum Housing Plan on Change.org

At a glanceReviewed November 11, 2026Maldon District Council can make representations but cannot approve or reject the property proposal.Petitioners seek written evidence on services, emergency access, safeguarding and property compliance.…

BREAKING: Ottawa gives provinces 139 days to nominate tens of thousands more workers for permanent residence

[ad_1] Ottawa has directed the provinces and territories to issue tens of thousands of additional nominations for permanent residence by no later than March 31, 2027. Assess your eligibility for…

Immigration weekly update: November 12, 2026 – Crown World Mobility

Practice Advisory Addresses USCIS Mandatory Electronic Filing Under Interim Final Rule

At a glanceReviewed November 10, 2026A newly available electronic filing method must remain available for at least 180 days before a mandate.Form I-936 carries a $25 request fee, with limited…

Canada Weighs Private Sponsorship Shift for Refugees in 2027 Immigration Levels Plan

Key TakeawaysCanada’s 2027 immigration levels plan reduces government-sponsored refugees to just under 12,000, while increasing the private share.The plan targets about 29,000 refugees and 20,000 protected persons and family members…

Venezuelan TPS Holders Urged to Check EAD Dates and USCIS Guidance

Key TakeawaysUSCIS says October 2, 2026 has passed for specified Venezuelan TPS documents.The date applies only to qualifying EADs issued on or before February 5, 2025, bearing that expiration.USCIS has…

DHS Proposes Ending Deference to Prior Approvals for USCIS I-129 Extensions

At a glanceReviewed November 11, 2026The scope includes L-1, O-1, TN, E and P petitions, not only H-1B cases.DHS says an RFE added an average of 64 calendar days in…

Immigration Minister Meets Belizean Diaspora During South Florida Passport Mission – Love FM Belize

HUD Finalizes Rule Requiring Verification of Eligible Status in Housing Choice Vouchers, Federal Register

At a glanceReviewed November 11, 2026Responsible entities must send notices within 30 days after the effective date.A qualifying mixed-status household may receive up to 150 days to submit status evidence.HUD’s…