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Over 220 federal judges rejected a policy treating longtime residents as “seeking admission,” ending many automatic detentions and restoring bond hearings. Appeals in several circuits and potential Supreme Court review…

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H-1B Alternatives: Visa Options After CPT Ends

Explore visa alternatives if not selected for H-1B after CPT period ends. Investigate options beyond H-1B Visa, such as other…

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Bishop Alberto Rojas of San Bernardino suspended Mass attendance requirements for parishioners fearing immigration enforcement…

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Connecticut’s HB 7212 expands the Trust Act by broadening protections for undocumented immigrants, increasing legal…

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ICE arrests during USCIS Green Card interviews in San Diego—reported in at least six marriage‑based…

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A federal judge paused the Sept. 2, 2025 termination of Haiti’s TPS, keeping protections through…

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The administration froze processing of about 235,000 refugee Green Cards admitted Jan. 20, 2021–Feb. 20, 2025, ordering mandatory re-interviews and…

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IRCC’s updated policy (2025) permits students moving from secondary to post‑secondary study to begin classes while their permit is processed if they applied before expiry and have a DLI acceptance.…

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Automated hiring filters flag candidates who need sponsorship, excluding many F-1, OPT, STEM OPT and…

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Holiday travel to the U.S. requires early, organized document preparation. F‑1 students need timely I‑20…

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The December travel rush brings heavy demand, winter weather, and stricter checks. Confirm eligibility under…

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A 2025 DHS proposal would broaden public charge rules to count non-cash benefits like Medicaid and SNAP, reversing 2022 protections…

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A draft Form I-140G reached OMB on Nov. 19, 2025, starting clearance for the Gold Card. The program would offer…

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The administration ordered a broad reassessment of green cards for nationals from 19 countries after a November shooting. The review covers long‑time residents, includes full and partial country restrictions, and…

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On Nov. 25, 2025, Canada replaced visitor visas for Qatari citizens with an eTA for…

Trump Unveils Reverse Migration Plan to Halt Third-World Immigration

The November 2025 "reverse migration" policy halts many entries from countries labeled "Third World," targets…

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The UAE has largely stopped issuing tourist, visit and work visas to Pakistani green passport…

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