The State Department’s DV-2026 list (as of October 2025) confirms most countries are eligible but excludes 19 high-immigration countries like India, China, Mexico, and Nigeria. Chargeability exceptions to a spouse’s…
DHS proposed ending D/S on August 28, 2025, replacing it with four-year caps and a new EOS process, 24-month English limits, and a 30-day grace period. Opposition from states and…
Effective June 17, 2025, most non‑EU/EEA work permits require SEK 29,680/month; earlier filings use SEK…
On October 14, 2025 the Supreme Court declined review in Save Jobs USA v. DHS,…
Eduardo Aguilar, 23, was arrested in Dallas after allegedly posting a TikTok offering $10,000 per…
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The recent surge in criticism against H-1B visas appears to be driven more by political…
A Sept 21, 2025 rule adds a $100,000 fee to new H-1B petitions for beneficiaries…
Amazon’s 2025 cuts target HR/PXT, risking 1,500–2,000 roles as it shifts to AI and cloud.…
A $100,000 nonrefundable H-1B surcharge effective September 21, 2025, threatens OPT-to-H-1B conversions by raising employer…
Valencia College actively recruits international students and processes visas without interruptions as of June 2025. It issues I-20 forms, supports…
Rep. LaMonica McIver’s federal assault charges after the Delaney Hall incident highlight growing tensions over…
The Trump administration ignored a court order and deported migrants to South Sudan in May…
The Visa Bulletin excerpts for October and November 2025 show no movement for F1 India…
November 2025 pushed Final Action Dates for India, China, and Mexico to 01DEC2016 (+9 days)…
EB-1 All Other Countries is Current on both charts in Oct–Nov 2025, allowing submissions and final actions without priority-date limits.…
Public Law 119-21 creates a minimum $250 Visa Integrity Fee for most nonimmigrant visas, indexed to inflation from FY2026. ESTA and EVUS fees rise on October 1, 2025. Other fees…
Mortgagee Letter 2025-09 (March 26, 2025) excludes non‑permanent residents—including H-1B and OPT holders—from FHA loans.…
In 2025, common US immigration myths persist: H-1B visas still issue with tougher checks and…
Immigration scams are unfortunately common and continue to evolve in more sophisticated ways. Scammers often…
October 2025 updates increase some quotas and permit up to 23-month stays for certain nationalities,…
November 2025 shows stability for India in the Visa Bulletin: F2B advances nine days to 01DEC16 while employment-based Final Action…
The November 2025 Visa Bulletin for India shows no cutoff movement across employment categories. Filing windows depend on USCIS chart…
No change occurred in EB-3 China between October and November 2025: Final Action cutoffs stayed at 01MAR2021 (Skilled) and 01DEC2017…
November 2025 shows no movement for EB-3 India: Final Action stays 22 August 2013; Dates for Filing remain 1 January…
November 2025 keeps EB-2 ROW Final Action at 01DEC23 (not current) and Dates for Filing current. Filing may be allowed…
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Survivors and advocacy groups sued on October 14, 2025, alleging ICE detained and deported people…
From January 8, 2026 the UK raises English requirements to CEFR B2 for new Skilled…
After a gate stop at Camp Pendleton, Esteban Rios was released with ankle monitors, later…
In 2025, ICE dramatically expanded detentions—nearly 60,000 daily and a peak of 61,226—using 605 facilities…
Federal Minister Lena Diab announced Ottawa will expand Nova Scotia’s 2025 immigration allocation, reversing cuts…
Starting October 20, 2025, USCIS requires the 2025 Naturalization Civics Test for new N-400 filings:…
A 2025 deportation campaign redirected large portions of federal law enforcement to immigration arrests, shrinking…
New Brunswick issued 522 invitations (Oct 6–9, 2025), with 221 for Express Entry (valid provincial…
Harris County approved $1,334,751 on October 16, 2025 to continue county-funded deportation defense through five…
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