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Immigration Judge Shira Levin Dismissed as Court Turnover Surges
Judge Shira M. Levine was removed mid‑hearing in September 2025; she had a 97.9% asylum grant rate across…
Spirit Airlines bankruptcy: Essential tips for booking flights
After filing Chapter 11 in August 2025, Spirit Airlines continues operations but will cut service to several U.S.…
Bronx Immigrants Speak Out After Fraudulent Lawyer Case, Amankwaa
Kofi Amankwaa received a 70-month sentence for a $16 million VAWA fraud that led to deportations and damaged…
Macroom Court Case: Cork Pizza Chain Employee Refused Work Permits
Apache Pizza’s operator admitted employing a person without a visa or valid work permit after two refusals. Cork…
Garcia Venegas: U.S. Citizen Detained Twice at Alabama Worksites
A U.S. citizen alleges he was twice detained by immigration agents in Alabama in May 2025 despite showing…
Air New Zealand backs regulatory review to boost traveler experience
Air New Zealand backs the Commerce Commission’s 2025 review, seeking stronger oversight to ensure airport charges reflect efficient…
Saudi Umrah Reform Opens to All Visa Holders with Nusuk Rules
The 2025 Umrah reform lets all valid Saudi visa holders perform Umrah if they register via Nusuk and…
Lithuania moves to curb international students with stricter rules
A Lithuanian bill would halve bachelor students’ work hours to 20 weekly, limit family reunification for master’s students,…
DV-2026 Update: Cuba Ineligibility and UK Entrant Status Clarifications
A Department of State review found limited DV-2026 selection errors. Cuban natives are ineligible due to exceeding the…
Trump’s 15% Cap: Which U.S. Universities Are Most Exposed?
An October 2025 memo would cap international undergraduates at 15% and 5% per country, tied to federal funding.…
Cotton Seeks 85,000 H-1B Cap for Universities and Research
Sen. Tom Cotton’s Visa Cap Enforcement Act would end H-1B exemptions for universities and nonprofits, force them into…
H-1B Transfer Pending After Termination During Government Shutdown
An H-1B worker laid off has a 60-day discretionary grace period to remain lawfully in the U.S., but…
What to Expect for E-2 Visa Renewal Appointments During a Shutdown
E-2 renewals usually proceed early in a shutdown due to fee funding, but prolonged stoppages can reduce services…
Can H-4 Dependents File for Initial EAD During a Government Shutdown?
H-4 dependents can file initial H-4 EAD (Form I-765) during a government shutdown because USCIS is fee-funded and…
O-1A/O-1B Petitions and Premium Processing During a Shutdown
USCIS remains operational during the October 2025 shutdown and continues accepting O-1A/B petitions. Premium processing is active at…