Policy Update – Federal court orders USCIS to process applications that had been put on hold (6/8/2026) News Policy Updates June 8, 2026 Federal court orders USCIS to process applications that had been put on hold (6/8/2026) Last week, a federal judge ordered … More
Policy Updates – 6/4/2026 Policy Updates June 4, 2026 The Senate took the first in a series of votes on Wednesday afternoon to pass a reconciliation bill that would … More
Policy Updates – 5/28/2026 Policy Updates May 28, 2026 Last week, USCIS released a policy memo which could have significant impacts on those already in the United States who … More
Important Immigration Court Update – “Mega Masters” Resources & Factsheets May 26, 2026 Many people with open cases in Immigration Court are receiving notices rescheduling their preliminary (“master”) hearings to a much sooner … More
Policy Update – New Guidance on Adjustment of Status (5/22/2026) News Policy Updates May 22, 2026 New Guidance on Adjustment of Status (5/22/2026) You may have seen on social media information about an announcement from USCIS … More
Policy Updates – 5/21/2026 Policy Updates May 21, 2026 President Trump is now targeting immigrant access to banks through a new executive order. The order directs the Secretary of … More
Policy Updates – 5/14/26 Policy Updates May 14, 2026 The administration announced that David Venturella, a former executive at the GEO Group, will replace Todd Lyons as the acting … More
Policy Updates – 5/7/26 Policy Updates May 7, 2026 The administration’s assaults on residents with status continue as they delay employment authorization renewals for DACA recipients. Applicants, who have … More
TPS Justice for All: MIRA joins hundreds of advocates in Washington, D.C. Blog May 7, 2026 Last week MIRA staff joined a bus of passionate Massachusetts advocates to travel to Washington D.C. to support immigrant families … More
Policy Updates – 4/24/26 Policy Updates April 24, 2026 Early Thursday morning, Senate Republicans approved a budget resolution to pass funding for DHS through reconciliation, in an effort to … More