Jim Grey
EITC Amounts for 2026: Key Credits by Filing Status
The IRS has announced inflation-adjusted EITC amounts for 2026, with maximum credits between $664 and $8,231 depending on…
Ohio 2026 Tax Update: 0% to 2.75% Flat Nonbusiness Rate
Ohio will implement a 2.75% flat tax on nonbusiness income starting in 2026, with the first $26,050 exempt.…
California Immigrant Driver Arrests Reach 87 as ICE Expands Enforcement
CBP has arrested 87 immigrant truck drivers in California for immigration violations despite their possession of valid commercial…
Oregon 2026 Income Tax Brackets and Local Multnomah Taxes Explained
New Oregon arrivals must navigate state income tax brackets ranging from 4.75% to 9.9%. Key tasks include confirming…
ICE Deportations Raise Alarm Over Parents of U.S.-Born Children
New Orleans immigration advocates allege ICE deported two mothers and three U.S.-citizen children in a rapid operation that…
DOJ Sues Illinois Over Law Protecting Immigrants at Courthouses
The U.S. government is challenging an Illinois law that bans immigration arrests near courthouses and allows lawsuits against…
Google to ramp up PERM-based green cards for H-1B workers in 2026
Google plans to restart its employer-sponsored green card program in 2026. The company will prioritize office-based employees with…
Oregon Trade Workers Face Allegations of Occupational Profiling by ICE
ICE agents recently detained four construction workers in Gresham, Oregon, leading to accusations of profiling. The arrests, linked…
Trump Admin Moves to Cancel Thousands of Asylum Cases Amid Push
The U.S. government is attempting to dismiss 8,000 asylum cases and has halted all pending asylum decisions. This…
EU Commission Reports on Partner Countries’ Compliance with Visa-Free Travel
The EU's eighth Visa Suspension Mechanism report evaluates 27 countries on their visa-free status. It highlights concerns over…
Supreme Court Sides with Immigration Judges on Free Speech Case
The Supreme Court rejected a government request to freeze a lawsuit where immigration judges claim their free speech…
Australia 2026 Student Visas: No hard cap, NPL and tiered processing
The Australian government is implementing a 295,000-place planning level for 2026 student visas. This 'soft cap' uses a…
Immigration Sweeps in New Orleans Strain Students’ Mental Health
A major federal immigration crackdown in New Orleans, involving hundreds of agents, is causing significant fear in local…
More Than 65,000 Detained Nationwide This Holiday Season
The U.S. immigration detention population hit a record 65,735 in November 2025. Nearly 74% of those held have…
CBP Home: $3,000 Stipend and Free Flight for Self-Departure
The U.S. government is offering a $3,000 holiday stipend plus travel costs to individuals without legal status who…