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Marines Collaborate with ICE to Boost Threat Awareness at Key Bases
As of July 2025, Marines and ICE collaborate to strengthen security at three military bases by verifying identities…
Jobs Report Highlights Risks from Immigration and Labor Force Declines
The U.S. labor force participation rate fell to 62.3% in June 2025 amid a shrinking foreign-born workforce. Job…
How America Highlights Flaws in Australia’s Immigration Approach
The 2024–2025 Australian immigration reforms replace the TSS visa with the Skills in Demand Visa, simplify family and…
Immigration Arrests in Colorado Surge Under Trump Administration
In 2025, ICE arrested over 66,000 immigrants nationwide. Colorado’s arrests rose moderately, causing fear and avoidance in communities.…
Massachusetts State Benefits and Restrictions for Non-Citizens Explained
Massachusetts provides extensive state-level benefits to non-citizens, including healthcare through MassHealth and driver’s licenses without immigration status proof.…
State-Level Benefits and Restrictions for Non-Citizens in Louisiana
House Bill 554 enforces visible restriction codes on Louisiana non-citizen driver’s licenses starting 2025. Undocumented immigrants are barred…
Kansas State Benefits and Restrictions for Non-Citizens in 2025
Kansas enforces strict benefit restrictions for non-citizens, offering emergency medical care only to undocumented immigrants. Driver’s licenses require…
Illinois State Benefits and Restrictions for Non-Citizens in 2025
Illinois cut HBIA healthcare coverage for immigrant adults in 2025 but continues seniors’ HBIS program with limits. All…
Florida State Benefits and Restrictions for Non-Citizens Explained
Florida enforces strict 2025 laws restricting non-citizens’ access to IDs, healthcare, and employment. Legal residents face annual ID…
Arkansas State Benefits and Restrictions for Non-Citizens in 2025
Arkansas’ July 2025 regulations limit non-citizen access to SNAP and commercial driving, while preserving emergency Medicaid and prenatal…
California State Benefits and Restrictions for Non-Citizens in 2025
California leads in non-citizen support, offering Medi-Cal, AB 60 driver’s licenses, and public benefits broadly. DACA recipients gain…
2025 Guide: I-539 Processing and Derivative Nonimmigrant Filing Updates
Derivative nonimmigrants use Form I-539 to extend or change status. Premium Processing quickens eligible cases to 30 days.…
French Air-Traffic Controller Strike Grounds Thousands of Passengers
Starting July 3, 2025, French air traffic controllers’ strike caused cancellations of up to 50% of flights in…
Texas Minimum Wage 2025: Detailed Breakdown and Current Rate
In 2025, Texas maintains the $7.25 hourly minimum wage with no increases since 2009. Local city employees in…
Rhode Island Minimum Wage 2025: Detailed Breakdown and Rates
Rhode Island increases minimum wage to $15.00 hourly on January 1, 2025, covering most employees except minors, students,…