August 2026 immigration data shows 48% fewer USCIS applications, 74% drop in H-1B visas, and record processing delays that have pushed the backlog to over 12 million pending cases. Analysis of what these trends mean for employers, families, and international students.
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Canada Imposes 15–50% Counter-Tariffs on U.S. Goods and Unveils $7.5 Billion Aid Package
Ottawa has announced counter-tariffs of 15, 25, and 50 percent on selected U.S. products, effective September 8, 2026, paired with a $7.5 billion federal support package for workers and businesses hit by the trade dispute.