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U.S. indefinitely suspends immigrant-visa processing for nationals of 75 countries
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CBP reports record-low border encounters and zero releases for eighth straight month
New CBP statistics show just 91,603 southwest-border encounters in Q1 FY 2026 and no interior releases for eight consecutive months. While the numbers ease congestion risks for legitimate travellers, they may free up officers for more intense document checks at U.S. airports.
Street clashes erupt in Minneapolis as pro- and anti-ICE rallies collide amid federal crackdown
Pro- and anti-ICE groups clashed outside Minneapolis City Hall on 17 January, highlighting rising tensions as 2,000 federal officers conduct large-scale immigration raids across Minnesota. The unrest poses safety and compliance challenges for employers with foreign staff in the region.
Virginia’s new governor rescinds state cooperation agreements with ICE on Day One
Governor Abigail Spanberger has rescinded Virginia’s 2025 executive order compelling state agencies to collaborate with ICE under 287(g). The policy change reduces automatic immigration holds after state arrests and may alter enforcement dynamics for employers with foreign staff in Virginia.