Monthly hub · January 2026
Immigration Updates Timeline: January 2026
Key takeaway
In January 2026, 3 major official immigration actions are tracked here. The newest is EOIR FY 2026 fee inflation notice (January 21, 2026). Each timeline entry links its official source; full explainers appear where published.
In January 2026, 3 major official immigration actions are tracked here. The newest is EOIR FY 2026 fee inflation notice (January 21, 2026). Each timeline entry links its official source; full explainers appear where published.
Month summary
This page lists 3 confirmed official immigration actions from January 2026 in reverse chronological order.
Timeline
- January 21, 2026 — EOIR FY 2026 fee inflation notice (DOJ / EOIR · Immigration court / EOIR)
Inflation-adjusted EOIR fees effective February 1, 2026.
- January 16, 2026 — R-1 one-year abroad rule removed (DHS · Work permits / EAD)
DHS removed the requirement that certain R-1 religious workers remain abroad one year before readmission.
- January 14, 2026 — Somalia TPS termination notice (DHS · TPS updates)
DHS terminated Somalia TPS effective March 17, 2026.
Who may be affected
- Immigration court and BIA filers
- R-1 religious workers and sponsoring organizations
- Somalia TPS beneficiaries
What to do next
- Save the full notice, receipt, envelope, and any deadline exactly as written.
- Write a short timeline with dates, agency names, court or facility names, and prior filings.
- If ICE, court, detention, an RFE, NOID, denial, or a close deadline is involved, start intake and mark the issue urgent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What immigration changes happened in January 2026?
January 21, 2026: EOIR FY 2026 fee inflation notice. January 16, 2026: R-1 one-year abroad rule removed. January 14, 2026: Somalia TPS termination notice.
Are these pages legal advice?
No. These hubs summarize official government and court documents for general information only. Your case may differ.
Where do the dates come from?
Dates reflect official publication, effective, or announcement dates on linked .gov sources—not media reports.
Should I act based on this hub alone?
Save your notices, check official case status, keep your address updated, and seek case-specific review for urgent deadlines.
How do I find a full explainer?
Timeline entries link to Velasco Law Firm full guides when we have published a matching article.
Where is the full 2025–2026 archive?
Open the annual policy tracker for every month, category, and linked explainer.
Who may be affected by the top January 2026 update?
Immigration court and BIA filers
Sources
Each timeline entry above links its official source. Key sources for this month appear below (newest first).
Need help understanding your notice or deadline?
Start intake with the notice, deadline, A-number or receipt number if available, and the safest callback number. The firm reviews the request before confirming next steps.