Agency within DHS administering naturalization and immigration.
A cluster of developments around the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico has drawn scrutiny over immigration enforcement. U.S. courts have weighed the Trump-era detention and asylum processing policies, while rights groups warn that the event could be used for political messaging and face rights challenges in host cities.
The EU Council has ended its temporary suspension of parts of the EU Visa Code for Ethiopian nationals, saying cooperation on readmission and return operations has improved. The repeal will take effect after formal notification to member states; Denmark and Ireland are not participating in the decision.
A federal judge has ruled that Trump-era USCIS restrictions on asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship were unlawful, restoring standard adjudication and reopening backlogged applications. The decision centers on policies that limited decisions for millions of immigrants from 39 countries, leaving many in legal limbo and denying work authorization.
The State Department has launched a pilot program allowing visa applicants to pay $750 for expedited interviews within 10 days at select embassies and consulates. The program runs July 1 through December 31 and does not guarantee issuance or shorten other processing steps. Participating posts will be announced ahead of launch.