Immigration and Refugee Board Rejects Sharia Law Religious Divorce as Valid
Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board upheld the refusal of a permanent-residence sponsorship after the applicant’s earlier Sharia law divorce was not accepted as legally valid in Canada. The decision meant…
Indian Captain on Flydubai Foils Hijacking Plot Targeting Israelis, Saves 180
A cockpit altercation forced Flydubai flight FZ1073 to divert to Tabuk, where it landed safely. Captain…
USCIS Announces Updated EB-5 Investor Program Fees to Cover Full Costs
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services finalized a new EB-5 fee schedule on September 29, raising charges…
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H-1B
Labor Department Inspector General Says H-1B Visa System Could Look Very Different in a Year
TAX
CBDT Extends Income Tax Audit Report Deadline to October 21, ITR Filing to November 21
AIR
FAA Part 139 Certification Clears Mckinney National Airport for Avelo Airlines Service
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