Does a Pending I-485 Protect You From ICE Arrest? October 2026 Enforcement Update
No: a pending I-485 or asylum application alone does not stop ICE without lawful status. What changed in enforcement and court rulings as of October 2026.
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No: a pending I-485 or asylum application alone does not stop ICE without lawful status. What changed in enforcement and court rulings as of October 2026.
USCIS checks DMV databases and denies naturalization if it finds voter registration records. How this happens and how to protect yourself before applying for citizenship.
Overview of nine key changes to UK immigration law from 8 October 2026: new checks, worker and family benefits, enhanced protection.
DHS proposed a $70,000 fee for initial OPT and $30,000 for each OPT renewal for F-1 students. Who pays, comment deadlines, and when the rule could take effect.
The US Department of Labor has suspended PERM for 8 companies. Learn how this affects H-1B holders, what alternatives exist, and what applicants should do next.
The USA has launched the largest investigation in H-1B program history. Authorities are banning employers, revoking hundreds of visas, and sending people for deportation.