Qatar Launches New Residency Visas for Executives & Entrepreneurs
On February 2, 2026, the government announced the launch of two new categories of residency visa for high growth entrepreneurs and senior executives. The Residency Visa for
Read More »Judge Bars DHS from Using Chemical Munitions on Press and Protesters at ICE Sites
Judge Michael H. Simon of the US District Court for the District of Oregon issued an order barring DHS agents from using chemical or other munitions against protesters and
Read More »Minnesota Schools Sue DHS Over Immigration Enforcement at Schools and Bus Stops
Two Minnesota school districts and an education workers union filed a lawsuit challenging a DHS policy that allows federal agents to conduct immigration enforcement
Read More »Judge Allows Challenge to DHS Enforcement Actions Near Places of Worship
Judge Theodore D. Chuang of the US District Court for the District of Maryland ruled that various religious groups can proceed with their challenge to a DHS policy that
Read More »First Circuit Hears Challenge to Third Country Deportations
The First Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed a lower court’s injunction requiring the Trump administration to provide advance notice before deporting noncitizens to
Read More »Lawsuit Challenges Visa Processing Pause for 75 Countries under APA and INA
A new lawsuit filed in the Southern District of New York challenges the State Department’s policy of pausing green card processing for immigrants from 75 countries. The
Read More »Lawsuit Challenges DOS Visa Freeze for 39 “Travel Ban” Countries
A new federal lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the District of Columbia challenges the US Department of State (DOS)’s suspension of visa processing for nationals
Read More »DOL and DHS Issue 64,716 Supplemental H‑2B Visas for FY 2026
The US Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a temporary final rule authorizing up to 64,716 supplemental H‑2B visas for Fiscal
Read More »Olympic Dreams and Immigration Realities
As the 2026 Winter Olympics approach, Immigration Nerds explores the hidden immigration stories behind Team USA’s more than 230 athletes heading to Italy. Immigration
Read More »Judge Blocks TPS Termination for Ethiopia While Litigation Continues
Massachusetts District Judge Brian E. Murphy blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopia. Judge Murphy said he will stay the
Read More »Ninth Circuit Affirms Ruling that DHS Unlawfully Terminated TPS for Venezuela and Haiti
The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a lower court’s decision finding that DHS unlawfully stripped Haitians and Venezuelans of Temporary Protected
Read More »University Group Challenges Trump Gold Card
On February 3, 2026, the American Association of University Professors filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) arguing that the Gold Card Visa
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