The Latest Breaking News from Immigration

Trump’s new H-1B fee could make it harder for foreign students to stay in US after graduation

The Trump administration has proposed a $103,265 fee on employers filing new cap-subject H-1B petitions, including for foreign students already in the US. Unlike the earlier $100,000 fee, the proposal targets petitions rather than entry and could therefore affect US graduates.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

New Colombian president orders immigration raids, vowing deporations of migrants without legal status

The far-right leader, a close ally of Donald Trump, seemed to echo the rhetoric of the Trump administration. 'Colombians first, Colombians second, Colombians third, may that be clear to everyone,' de la Espriella said.

Euronews · Aug 25

Trump’s immigration crackdown has a Plan B, C and D

Donald Trump’s second-term immigration strategy has relied on multiple legal and administrative routes to tighten entry and stay in the US. When courts block one measure, the administration has often pursued the same objective through narrower orders, agency rules, higher fees or additional screening.

The Economic Times · Aug 25

Trump administration to revoke up to 200,000 asylum visas

US President Donald Trump’s administration said on Monday it plans to revoke non-immigrant visas held by foreigners who applied for or are seeking asylum in the United States. The move could affect up to 200,000 people, the Associated Press reported, potentially making it the largest mass visa revocation in US…

France 24 · Aug 24

US Set to Strip Visas From 200,000 Foreign Nationals in Massive Asylum Crackdown

The Trump administration plans to revoke up to 200,000 visas from foreign nationals who sought asylum after entering the US on visitor visas, marking a historic immigration crackdown.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Labor kicks migration overhaul into the long grass

A planned overhaul of the government's migration policy has been delayed again, with the prime minister confirming it's not on the agenda at national cabinet.

AAP · Aug 24

'Abuse of Power': Al Green Moves to Impeach Trump Over Controversial ICE and CBP Enforcement Fatalities

Texas Representative Al Green has filed impeachment articles against Trump, citing constitutional violations related to ICE and CBP enforcement fatalities, sparking debate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

US proposes $103,265 H-1B fee: Hiring set to become more costly

The Trump administration has proposed a new $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions, as the earlier $100,000 payment imposed through a presidential proclamation in Sept 2025 has run into legal challenges and is set to expire next month (unless extended). The new proposal, however, is based on a different legal…

The Times of India · Aug 24

US immigration officers reassigned to screen South African refugees and find ‘unlawful’ voters

Exclusive: internal correspondence reveals USCIS anti-fraud officers shifted on to two ‘high-priority’ initiatives

The Guardian - US · Aug 24

Abbott asks court to reject Minnesota bid to force extradition of ICE officer

The Texas governor said he has doubts Christian Castro is a fugitive subject to extradition, adding the state is still investigating. A hearing on keeping him in custody is Tuesday.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 24