The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

New York Subpoenas Four Counties as State Ban on Local ICE 287(g) Cooperation Takes Effect

The subpoenas were sent to Nassau, Rensselaer, Broome and Steuben counties, according to the office of New York's Attorney General

Latin Times · Aug 26

ICE Arrests Mother and Daughter at Hospital After They Survive Car Crash Despite No Criminal Records

An Ecuadorian mother and her daughter were taken into ICE custody after surviving a Florida car crash, with records showing neither woman had a criminal history.

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

First Thing: Pause on US immigrant visa leaves thousands of applicants in limbo

All US immigrant visa applications halted as state department moves to tighten restrictions and limit access. Plus tributes pour in for Dolly Parton

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26

Raids & kidnapping drills: How Chinese students are preparing for college in Trump's USA

Chinese students now receive survival training before attending American universities. This preparation addresses perceived immigration system unpredictability and potential hostility. New immigration rules and heightened scrutiny create significant anxiety for families. Students must now navigate admission, visa, and legal status concerns. This reflects a shift from academic focus to survival…

The Times of India · Aug 26

ICE arrests hit nearly 50,000 in July, highest of Trump's mass deportation agenda

The month before President Donald Trump returned to office, immigration arrests stood at just over 8,000, mostly involving immigrants transferred from local or state detention facilities to ICE for deportation.

Euronews · Aug 26

Canada admits 1.8 lakh new PR in H1 2026; India leads source country despite declining share, China enters top 3

Canada welcomed 1.8 lakh new permanent residents in early 2026. Indian citizens formed nearly one-quarter of these new permanent residents. The Philippines and China followed India as major source countries for immigration. Canada's immigration plan targets 3.80 lakh admissions annually through 2028. India's share of permanent residents has decreased since…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Trump’s new immigration test: Legal visa applicants may now have to prove they won’t need US benefits

The Trump administration is training US consular officers to assess whether immigrant visa applicants could become dependent on public benefits. The exercise has disrupted interviews worldwide and could bring greater financial scrutiny for family- and employment-based green card applicants, although no new income threshold has been announced.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

New Zealand enhances visa system: Group Visitor and Tour Escort Visas move online

New Zealand's Immigration Online system now handles visitor visa applications. This change affects group and tour escort visitor visa applications starting August 24. Existing applications submitted through the old system will continue processing normally. Applicants must submit draft applications on the old form by October 7. The new platform aims…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

US pauses immigrant visa interviews worldwide: Who is affected and what happens next?

The Trump administration has paused or rescheduled immigrant visa interviews worldwide for training on identifying applicants who may become dependent on US public benefits. The disruption could delay green cards and family reunification, with the State Department yet to say when normal appointments will resume.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

US halts visa appointments globally amid Donald Trump's immigration crackdown

United States visa appointments are paused worldwide for consular officer training. This initiative supports the administration's broader immigration enforcement efforts. Immigrant visa applicants are being notified of rescheduled interviews due to this program. The government is also tightening restrictions on legal immigration and visa issuances. These actions reflect ongoing reviews…

The Times of India · Aug 26