On May 22, 2026, USCIS issued a policy memo stating that adjustment of status is a matter of discretion and administrative grace, effectively requiring immigrants to complete the process outside the United States. This represents a significant change to how green card applications are processed for individuals currently residing in the US.
A session at the 2026 US Expats Financial Conference covers proactive tax planning strategies for Americans abroad, moving beyond basic compliance. The talk is presented by the founder of Tax Samaritan.
A new U.S. remittance tax enacted into law applies starting in 2026 to certain transfers of money sent abroad, including transfers used to support family or move funds across borders. The final law is reported to be narrower in scope than earlier legislative proposals.
Foreign nationals working in Bermuda must hold a valid work permit, with applications submitted by the employer rather than the individual. Bermuda's Department of Immigration administers multiple permit types depending on the nature of employment.
Bermuda does not issue its own tourist visa; since March 2014, visitors from most countries can enter without one. Travelers from certain nations must hold a valid multiple re-entry visa (MRV) for the US, UK, or Canada prior to arrival.
The IRS removed its Delinquent FBAR Submission Procedures webpage on July 1, 2026, without issuing a formal announcement or explanation. The procedure had provided a path for taxpayers to submit late FBAR filings without penalty under certain conditions.
USCIS has opened a new Atlanta Asylum Office to handle affirmative asylum interviews for applicants in Georgia and Alabama. Starting July 8, 2026, applicants under this office's jurisdiction will be scheduled at one of three interview locations.
Following the Supreme Court's decision in Mullin v. Doe, USCIS has issued updated E-Verify and Form I-9 guidance for employers and Temporary Protected Status beneficiaries from Burma, Ethiopia, Haiti, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. The guidance is temporary while lower court litigation over TPS terminations continues.
Effective June 12, 2026, Ireland's Department of Justice amended its Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy, introducing changes to eligibility criteria, financial requirements, and sponsorship obligations. The amendments affect both Irish citizens and non-EEA nationals seeking to reunite with family members, as well as individuals granted international protection.