Trump Administration Launches Sweeping Review of Refugees Admitted Under Biden
DHS Final Rule Makes Biometric Entry-Exit Mandatory for All Non-Citizens
USCIS, CBP and ICE Announce Inflation-Based Fee Increases for FY 2026
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ICE Raids Near Schools Spark Attendance Crises and Workplace Concerns
The Washington Post reports that recent ICE sweeps near schools have slashed attendance by double-digits in multiple districts, highlighting the wider social and workplace impact of the administration’s hard-line enforcement strategy. Employers in affected regions may face spikes in worker absences and should prepare mitigation plans.
USCIS Unveils CPI-Linked Fee Increases, Raising Costs for Nearly All Immigration Benefits in 2026
USCIS has published a final rule (Nov 23) that raises nearly every immigration filing fee by roughly 2 percent starting Jan 1, 2026—the first automatic CPI adjustment mandated by the 2025 immigration funding law. Although individual increases are small, large corporate mobility programs could pay thousands more each year for EADs, parole documents, and other high-volume benefits. Companies should update 2026 budgets and communicate the new costs to transferees.