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Annual US Asylum Fee Demands $100 Payments From Many Applicants
Starting mid‑2025, the U.S. requires a $100 annual fee for each year an I-589 asylum application is pending…
New North Carolina laws take effect October 1, 2025: changes ahead
Starting October 1, 2025, HB 318 requires status checks for felonies, A1 misdemeanors, and impaired driving; unverified individuals…
Hong Kong Airlines Resumes Etihad Codeshare in November 2025
On November 3, 2025, Etihad resumes Abu Dhabi–Hong Kong flights five times weekly using a Boeing 787-9; Hong…
Study Finds One-Third Pass Citizenship Exam, Spurring Education Reform
Only 36% of Americans pass a civics test modeled on the naturalization exam; 19% under 45 pass. USCIS…
Atlanta Business Owner Warns $100K H-1B Fee Harms Small Firms
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions takes effect September 21, 2025 for 12 months. Agencies haven’t issued…
Trump’s Welcome Message Falls Short, Emphasizes Duties Over Celebration
The June 2025 Trump video shown at naturalization ceremonies reframes citizenship toward duties and cultural preservation, diverging from…
ICE Deports Former Cuban Judge Who Sentenced Anti-Dissidents
On September 25, 2025, ICE deported former Cuban judge Melody González Pedraza after 484 days in custody; U.S.…
American Airlines Flight Aborted After Cargo Plane Crossed LAX Runway
At 10:35 PM on September 28, 2025, an AeroLogic 777 crossed Runway 25R at LAX without clearance, triggering…
St. Cloud Regional Renamed to St. Cloud Sky Central, Expanding Reach
On September 30, 2025, St. Cloud Regional Airport became St. Cloud Sky Central Airport to reflect regional growth.…
Catholics in Los Angeles Pray for End to Immigration Raids
The Cathedral’s Mass highlighted community fear after ICE raids detained nearly 2,800 people since June 2025. Parishes saw…
Judge Rebukes Trump Deportations Targeting Palestinian Demonstrators
Judge William Young’s 161‑page ruling ruled that targeting international students for pro‑Palestinian protests violated the First Amendment, blocked…
US Begins Deporting Hundreds of Iranians After Rare Tehran Deal
A Sept. 29, 2025 U.S.-chartered flight began deporting about 100–120 Iranians under a bilateral U.S.-Iran agreement aiming to…
DHS Proposal Sets Fixed Admission Periods for F/J/I Nonimmigrants
DHS proposed replacing duration of status with fixed admission periods for F, J, and I visas, requiring Form…
EB-5 Fee Regulation Cleared by White House; OMB Approves New Fees
OMB approved the EB-5 fee regulation, paving the way for DHS to publish higher fees—most notably a $11,160…
Shrinking International Enrolment Triggers Crisis at Ontario Colleges
A 48% drop in international students since early 2024 has triggered major revenue shortfalls at Ontario colleges, causing…