U.S. Remittance Tax Takes Effect January 1, 2026 at 1%
A new 1% tax on cash-based international money transfers starts in 2026. Failure to report these correctly on federal tax returns can lead to penalties of up to 25% for…
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Dalton College Student Updates on Immigration Case After Wrongful Arrest
Wrongly arrested undocumented student Ximena Arias-Cristobal was detained by ICE, later released on $1,500 bond. Charges dropped, but deportation risk…
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Nine 2025 Green Card Rule Changes That Could Shape 2026 Residency
DHS and USCIS have implemented a sweeping overhaul of U.S. immigration for 2026. This includes mandatory facial recognition at borders,…
27% of Immigrants Avoid Travel Domestic and Abroad, Kaiser Survey Finds
New data shows nearly 30% of immigrants are avoiding travel due to intensified U.S. enforcement. Policies like mandatory facial recognition…
Trump’s 2025 Immigration Reforms Tighten Travel for Green Card, H-1B Holders
Late 2025 brought major H-1B updates, including a 'Hold and Review' policy for certain nationals and a massive $100,000 integrity…
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The U.S. has expanded travel bans to 39 countries and the Palestinian Authority, effective 2026. This overhaul includes 'extreme vetting'…
Green Card Changes in 2025: Biometric Entry-Exit and Reexaminations
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2026 Gift Tax Exclusion: $19,000 per Recipient, $38,000 for Married Couples
The 2026 gift tax exclusion is set at $19,000 per recipient, or $38,000 for married couples. Gifts to non-citizen spouses are capped at $194,000. These rules allow for tax-free financial…
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A massive federal enforcement surge in 2025 triggered a 4.9% workforce drop in California. Significant…
No Verified Lawsuit Yet in Delta Engine Death at Salt Lake Airport
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Ottawa Pauses New Caregiver Immigration Pilots Amid Oversubscription
Canada has suspended new applications for its caregiver immigration pilots as of December 19, 2025.…
FAA: San Diego International Delays Rise From Runway Construction
Runway construction at San Diego International Airport is triggering widespread delays of nearly an hour…
Mongolia Extends Visa Exemption for 34 Countries Through 2026
Mongolia extended its 30-day visa exemption for 34 countries until the end of 2026. Starting…
US Visa Rules Jan 2026: 39-Country Ban and Fee Hikes
The U.S. government is implementing expanded travel restrictions on 39 countries and mandatory inflation-based fee…
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Amazon's temporary policy for U.S.-bound staff in India underscores the absence of a formal digital…
U.S. Citizens in Russia Urged to Leave Immediately Amid High-Risk Advisory
The U.S. State Department reissued its most severe travel warning for Russia. Citing arbitrary law…
Burkina Faso and Mali Impose Reciprocal Visa Bans on U.S. Nationals
Following a U.S. expansion of travel restrictions, Mali and Burkina Faso have enacted immediate reciprocal…