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List of some of the Top News Stories related to “Detained by ICE”:
KQED News (kqed.org), 2/19/26, News Article:
US Citizen, Army Veteran Detained by ICE Sues for Damages in Federal Court
Immigration News – Top News Stories – Detained by ICE
Visa Bulletin – March 2026
The Department of State has released its latest Visa Bulletin.
Click the link to view the March 2026 Visa Bulletin
The monthly Visa Bulletin has changed. The bulletin now summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during the reported month for: “Application Final Action Dates” (consistent with prior Visa Bulletins) and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center using Consular Processing (outside of the US) or file on their own with USCIS Form I-485 (within the US).
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – This Friday, February 27, 2026
We wanted to find a new way to engage our reader base. Every other Friday, we will post the ten (10) best/most frequently asked questions received during the week from our h1bvisalawyerblog, Facebook, and Twitter readers. We will answer those questions and provide the Q&A on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.
If you have a burning question, are seeking assistance with a difficult immigration related case, wish to discuss your views on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, DREAMers, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, priority dates, the monthly visa bulletin, adjustment applications, etc., please contact us by submitting your question/comment/viewpoint in our comment box provided on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.
Our next “Q & A Forum” will take place this Friday, February 27, 2026. Act now and submit your questions!
Reminder – FY 2027 H-1B Cap Initial Reg. Period Opens on March 4th!
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Friday, January 30, 2026, that the initial electronic registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B Cap opens at noon Eastern Time on March 4, 2026, and closes at noon Eastern Time on March 19, 2026.
For all the details, please review the USCIS News Alert, “FY 2027 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 4“!
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DHS Terminates TPS for Yemen
On Friday, February 13th, Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen. The TPS designation for Yemen will terminate 60 days after publishing the change in the Federal Register. This notice has not been published as of this date! The Secretary has decided that they no longer qualify for TPS, and she will terminate it.
For more information, please review the USCIS News Release, “DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Yemen“!
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2026 USCIS Forms Updates – Form G-1055 Fee Schedule – 2/17
The USCIS Forms Updates web page lists their most recently updated forms. The list includes forms as they publish them and includes a brief explanation for the update.
The updated form listed below is their most recent addition to the list, dated February 17, 2026!
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Immigration News – Top News Stories – Immigration – ICE
List of some of the Top News Stories related to “Immigration – ICE”:
NBC News (nbcnews.com), 2/11/26, News Article:
Poll: Americans support ICE overhaul amid federal funding fight
Presidents’ Day – Federal Holiday
Presidents’ Day was established by the U.S. government in 1885 to honor the birthday date of our first President, George Washington. The official name for the holiday is still “Washington’s Birthday”. Washington’s Birthday is really February 22nd, but this federal holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of February, it extents the holiday weekend! This holiday is thought to celebrate all U.S. Presidents!
MVP “Immigration Q & A Forum” – 2/13/26
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- When will the H-1B CAP registration period for this year open? Close?
The electronic H-1B CAP registration process for Fiscal Year 2027 will open on Wednesday, March 4th at NOON (est.). The electronic H-1B CAP registration process for Fiscal Year 2027 will close on Thursday, March 19th at NOON (est.). For more information on the H-1B CAP electronic registration process see https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/h-1b-specialty-occupations/h-1b-electronic-registration-process.
Read Letters from the Children Detained in ICE Detention Center
While researching many different immigration news articles I came across this article on ProPublica, “ “I Have Been Here Too Long”: Read Letters from the Children Detained at ICE’s Dilley Facility”! This is one of the most moving stories that I have read in a long time. I will let you read it for yourself and make up your own mind. The article is about the letters and drawings of eight of the hundreds of children being held with their parents in an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Dilley, Texas.
Please review the letters and drawings and read the ProPublica news article, “ “I Have Been Here Too Long”: Read Letters from the Children Detained at ICE’s Dilley Facility”!
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