Robert Pyne
US Reduces Refugee Work Permit Validity to 18 Months
Starting December 5, 2025, USCIS will cap work permits at 18 months for refugees, asylum seekers, and certain…
NS Introduces Expression of Interest System to Streamline Immigration
Nova Scotia launched an EOI, points-based selection system on Nov. 28, 2025, replacing queued applications. EOIs enter a…
Anxiety Grips Minneapolis’ Somali Community as Federal Raids Intensify
In early December 2025 federal raids in Minneapolis targeted Somali neighborhoods, cited by officials as linked to Medicare…
Most Immigrants Arrested in D.C. Crackdown Had No Criminal Records
Mid-2025 data show the D.C. crackdown detained mostly non-convicted individuals: about 30% had convictions, 27% had pending charges,…
Babson Student Describes ICE Deportation to Honduras on Thanksgiving
Babson freshman Lucía López Belloza, brought to the U.S. at age 7, was detained Nov. 20 at Boston…
Jaishankar cites 6,000 F-1 revocations under new US policy
An April 2025 U.S. policy treating visa adjudications as national security decisions led to roughly 6,000 F-1 revocations,…
Immigration sweeps put restaurants on edge, preparing for the unknown
DHS agents performed surprise I‑9 audits at 187 D.C. restaurants in May 2025, demanding records within three days.…
No Confirmed Centennial Airport Meeting Over Key Lime Air
Activists met with Centennial Airport over Key Lime Air’s role in ICE removals after Human Rights First reported…
Trump Admin Orders Enhanced Vetting for H-1B Visa Applicants
A September 2025 proclamation requires employers to pay $100,000 for new H‑1B petitions filed for workers abroad, effective…
Federal Agents Launch New Orleans Immigration Operation: Swamp Sweep
Swamp Sweep started Dec. 3, 2025, targeting up to 5,000 people with roughly 250 DHS agents in southeast…
Thousands of US Flights Delayed as Winter Weather Grips Nation
A Dec. 1 winter storm and nor’easter produced 12,000+ delays and 1,000+ cancellations, hitting Chicago O’Hare hardest with…
Amadeus Glitch Triggers 45-Minute Airport Check-In Slowdown Worldwide
A 45-minute network outage in Amadeus Altea disrupted check-in at major global airports. Manual processing limited some damage,…
No Public Evidence Delta Will Lose $200 Million Over Shutdown Chaos
U.S. winter storms plus Hurricane Melissa damage at Montego Bay have disrupted Delta flights. The airline offered waivers…
H-1B Remote Work From Another State: LCA and I-129 Amendments
Long‑term remote work outside the original MSA requires a certified new LCA and a timely amended Form I‑129.…
PERM Job Requirements: Why Employers Can’t Tailor Roles to a Candidate
The DOL mandates that PERM job requirements reflect business necessity and common industry standards rather than one worker’s…