Jim Grey
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…
Cuban Immigrant Strikes ICE With SUV, Then Shot by Officers
Federal agents fired shots at a Cuban national after he reportedly rammed an ICE vehicle with an SUV,…
Worldwide H-1B and H-4 Visa Vetting Expands to All Applicants
The State Department will require social media and online presence checks for all H-1B and H-4 applicants applying…
OECS backs Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica after US visa clampdown
U.S. Presidential Proclamation 10998 will suspend specific visa entries for citizens of Antigua, Barbuda, and Dominica starting January…
Spike in ICE Custody Deaths in 2025; DHS Has Not Denied the Increase
ICE custody deaths have spiked to record levels in 2025, with at least 20 fatalities reported by October.…
Apple warns H-1B employees: avoid international travel amid visa delays
Apple is warning H-1B employees to halt international travel due to severe visa stamping delays at U.S. embassies.…
No asylum seekers expected at East Sussex barracks this new year
The UK Home Office has delayed plans to use Crowborough Army Camp for housing 540 asylum seekers until…
How State Taxes Undermine Federal Treaty Benefits for Immigrants
Federal tax treaties can reduce federal taxes to zero, but many U.S. states do not recognize these benefits.…
Vance backs H-1B visa curbs to protect American labor
The US administration has introduced a $100,000 H-1B petition fee and stricter social media screenings. Supported by JD…
Michigan ICE Detention: How Families Locate Detainees and Protect Medical Needs
In response to Michigan's detention expansion, families must move rapidly to secure legal representation and document medical needs.…
New Jersey 2026 Tax Rates and Brackets Explained for Individual Filers
New Jersey's 2026 income tax uses a graduated system with marginal rates from 1.4% to 10.75%. Individuals earning…
Southwest to launch LAS-Hilo nonstop flights starting Aug 6, 2026
Southwest's new Las Vegas–Hilo nonstop flight starting August 2026 offers significant convenience for travelers, especially non-U.S. citizens. While…