Jim Grey
USCIS Reminds Immigrants to Update Address or Risk Deportation
USCIS reminded non-citizens on February 28, 2025, of the legal requirement to report address changes within 10 days…
Australia Questions Visa of U.S. Influencer After Baby Wombat Incident
Australian authorities are reviewing the visa of an American influencer after a video showed them handling a baby…
USCIS Shares Final Rules on Who Must File Alien Registration
On March 12, 2025, DHS finalized "Alien Registration" guidelines, outlining who must register and exceptions. Certain noncitizens, such…
Southwest Airlines Criticized for Dropping Free Checked Bags Policy
Southwest Airlines ended its popular "bags fly free" policy on March 11, 2025, triggering strong backlash from customers.…
US Limits Tech Collaboration with South Korea, Labels It ‘Sensitive’
The US Department of Energy (DOE) classified South Korea as a "sensitive country" on March 10, 2025, restricting…
Maryland’s Jorge Echeverri accused of faking citizenship to collect benefits
Jorge Echeverri, 73, from Maryland, is charged with falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally obtaining retirement benefits over…
Mahmoud Khalil, Palestinian Graduate, Arrested by ICE Over Speech Criticism
President Trump confirmed ICE's arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian Columbia University graduate student and activist, on March…
North Carolina Senate Approves Bill on State Cooperation with ICE
The North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 153, the "North Carolina Border Protection Act," on March 4, 2025.…
Immigration Bill Could Lead to Visa Denials and Heavy Fines for Foreigners
The Indian government introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, proposing stricter immigration rules. Key provisions include potential…
Judge Allows ICE Raids at Schools to Proceed
On March 7, 2025, U.S. District Judge Daniel Domenico rejected Denver Public Schools' request to prevent ICE raids…
More Jobs Added to Green List for Faster Residency Applications
On March 26, 2025, New Zealand's Immigration Minister announced updates to the Green List, broadening the range of…
Immigration Minister Unveils Easier Job Check Rules for Employers
New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process on March…
Form I-9 Checks in Houston Lead to Arrests of Undocumented Workers
The I-9 Form verifies identity and employment eligibility in the U.S. Employers must ensure workers complete it. In…
New Zealand Offers Longer Work Rights to International Students
New Zealand, effective 7 March 2025, has expanded work rights for international students. These changes aim to boost…
New Zealand Raises Income Requirement for Family Sponsorship Visas
New Zealand is raising income thresholds for family sponsorship visas, effective 10 October 2025, as announced by Immigration…