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China Says Visa-Free Entry for Canadians Not Yet Final After Mark Carney Visit
While Canada announced a deal for visa-free travel to China, Beijing clarifies the policy is not yet finalized. Travelers are advised that standard visa requirements and fees still apply until…
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Florida Imposes One-Year Freeze on New H-1B Hires at Universities
Florida's 12 public universities may soon face a one-year freeze on hiring new H-1B workers.…
Valente Solutions, B&O Tax, Department of Revenue Denies Refund Claim
A significant Washington tax ruling denies a $404,000 refund to Valente Solutions, reinforcing a high…
H-1B Hiring, Presidential Proclamation, Florida Shift Alters U.S. Academia
Major H-1B policy shifts are arriving for the FY 2027 cycle, including the end of…
U.S. DHS and Uscis Tighten H-1B Vetting Amid Anti-Immigration Sentiment
The H-1B program is shifting toward a merit-based, high-wage priority system. Key updates include the…
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Harvard University foreign student ban disrupts Indian alumni network
Harvard’s SEVP certification revocation affects 788 Indian students who must swiftly transfer or exit the US. The university challenges the…
U.S. Green Cards Cut by 2.4 Million National Foundation for American Policy (nfap) Department of Homeland Security (dhs)
New federal policies from USCIS, DHS, and the State Department are projected to result in 1.5 to 2.4 million fewer…
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Guan Heng Xinjiang Asylum Seeker in U.S. Custody Fighting Deportation Order
Whistleblower Guan Heng faces a critical January 2026 hearing while in ICE custody. His asylum claim, based on Xinjiang-related disclosures,…
U.S. Immigrant Visa Pause for 75 Countries Could Add 50,000 Green Cards
The U.S. State Department has implemented an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, effective January 21, 2026.…
Paraguay Sees 63% Surge, 47,687 Residency Applications Filed in 2025
Paraguay recorded 47,687 residency applications in 2025, a 63% year-on-year increase. Brazilians represent nearly half of all applicants, followed by…
Greek Golden Visa Backlog 10,613 Applications Unresolved
Greece has announced legislative reforms to its Golden Visa program to address an 10,613-application backlog. The primary change ensures residency…
U.S. Visa Overhaul Forces Students and Workers to Rethink F-1 J-1 H-1B Plans
The U.S. is tightening immigration pathways for students and professionals through increased vetting and new wage-based selection criteria. Key changes…
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Texas led ICE enforcement in early 2025 with an 86.6 per‑100,000 arrest rate amid a 120% national increase in arrests. Policy changes, border proximity, and local cooperation drove more community…
First-Time Asylum Numbers Fall in Netherlands with 24,000 Estimate
Asylum trends in the Netherlands for 2025 show a sharp 33% reduction in first-time claims…
York County Jail Corrections Officer Detained During Immigration Appointment
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Judge Orders Release but ICE Flies Detained 2‑year‑old from Minneapolis to Texas
A legal battle erupted in Minneapolis after ICE transferred a 2-year-old girl to Texas despite…
Airlines Halt Dubai and Tehran Flights After Trump Warns U.S. Armada
Airlines are suspending or rerouting flights in the Middle East due to U.S.-Iran tensions. Key…
Governor Questions Secret Arrests After Operation Catch of the Day Maine
A practical guide to constitutional rights amid Maine's 'Operation Catch of the Day.' It covers…
Phuket International Airport Nipah Virus Outbreak Department of Disease Control Tightens Screening
Phuket has intensified health screenings for passengers from India due to a Nipah virus outbreak…
India Capital Gains Tax, Filing Deadlines, Core Structural Difference
Investors must prepare for the April 15, 2026, U.S. tax deadline, focusing on complex cross-border…
Trump Gold Card Promotes Merit-Based Entry for High-Net-Worth
The U.S. migration landscape in 2026 is defined by the Trump Gold Card's fast-track for…
Acting FBI Supervisor Resigns Over Renee Good Minneapolis Investigation
A guide to constitutional rights for Minneapolis residents following a shift in the FBI’s investigation…