Can You Secure a U.S. Visitor Visa in Time to Attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, with 78 matches — including the final — in the United States. Visitors who aren’t from Visa Waiver Program countries will need a B1/B2 tourist visa to attend. But with long wait times in many countries, not everyone will get a visa before kickoff on June 11, 2026. See which countries are likely — or unlikely — to get visas in time in our full blog post.
USCIS: Medical Exams Now Valid for One Immigration Application Only
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy for Form I-693, the required medical exam for green card and other immigration applications. As of June 11, the form is valid only for the application it was submitted with — and can’t be reused if that application is denied or withdrawn. Applicants must now complete a new exam for each new application. Forms signed before Nov. 1, 2023, remain valid for two years. Full details here.
USCIS Tightens Marriage Rules for Refugees and Asylees Sponsoring Spouses
USCIS has clarified that only legally valid, government-recognized marriages will qualify refugees and asylees to sponsor a spouse for U.S. immigration benefits. The update, effective for cases filed or pending since March 3, 2025, formalizes long-standing court rulings. Informal, religious, or traditional marriages without official registration may no longer count. The change could impact couples from conflict zones where legal marriage documentation is difficult to obtain. USCIS says the goal is to ensure all marriages meet the legal standards of the country where they occurred.
Supreme Court Lets Trump Resume Third-Country Deportations
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to restart deportations of migrants to third countries — not their homelands — reversing a lower court order that required migrants be allowed to challenge such removals. The case involves people from Myanmar, Cuba, and Vietnam who had criminal convictions. In a forceful dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned the ruling could expose migrants to torture or death. Advocates say they’ll keep fighting the policy, which is part of Trump’s broader immigration crackdown.
Trump’s Border Czar: Immigration Raids at Worksites Will Resume, Focus on Criminals
Trump’s border czar Tom Homan confirmed that immigration raids at farms, hotels, and other worksites will continue under the administration’s renewed enforcement push. While criminals will be the top priority, Homan said all worksite operations remain on the table. The move reverses recent guidance that had paused such actions in the agriculture and hospitality sectors. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says there will be “no safe spaces” for industries that shield criminal activity. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids have intensified in sanctuary cities, prompting protests and federal deployments.