Robert Pyne
Pensacola Hosts Global Entry Enrollment Event at Pensacola International Airport
Pensacola International Airport will host its first Global Entry enrollment event January 19–23, 2026. This provides a local…
Long-Time U.S. Resident with Medical Issues Faces Deportation
The deportation of 70-year-old Rebecca Pinyerd was paused on January 2, 2026, after United Airlines deemed her medically…
Italy Expands Border Surveillance to Tackle Irregular Immigration
Italy extended Slovenian border checks until June 2026 and transitioned to a 'digital-first' immigration system. While irregular land…
Congress Urged to Hold Hearings on Halts to Migration Programs
Advocacy group Afghan Evac is pushing Congress for hearings to investigate recent halts in U.S. immigration programs. With…
UW–Madison Not Yet Confirmed to Weigh $100K H-1B Fee Cuts
The $100,000 H-1B fee is legally active, though collection methods remain unresolved. UW-Madison has not confirmed any specific…
California 2026 Income Tax Rates and Bracket Structure Explained
California’s 2026 tax system uses marginal rates between 1% and 12.3%. For immigrants, accurate payroll withholding is critical…
Maine REAL ID for Visa Holders 2026: Requirements and Timeline
Maine residents must secure a REAL ID by May 7, 2025, for domestic flights. Noncitizens with valid visas…
Louisiana Implements Flat 3% State Income Tax for 2026
Louisiana will adopt a 3% flat income tax rate starting in 2026. This replaces graduated brackets and simplifies…
France Introduces Mandatory Civic Exam and Higher Language Standards (2026)
New French laws effective 2026 mandate higher language levels (up to B2) and a 40-question civic exam for…
Evidence in Coming Months: Starmer Says UK to Close Asylum Hotels
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has ordered an immediate acceleration in closing migrant hotels to reduce the £1.7…
Massachusetts 2026 Income Tax: 5% up to 1,083,150, then 9% overall
For 2026, Massachusetts keeps a 5% income tax rate but adds a 4% surtax for income over $1,083,150,…
Proving Good Moral Character for Naturalization in a Holistic Era
New 2025 USCIS policies require naturalization applicants to prove positive contributions to society, such as volunteering and steady…
Australian Jews Lead Israel’s 2026 First Immigration Wave
Israel welcomed its first 2026 immigrants, the Sachs family from Sydney, amid a strategic push to increase Western…
FAA Closes Venezuelan Airspace as US Strikes Disrupt Caribbean Flights
Effective January 3, 2026, the FAA restricted U.S. aircraft from Venezuelan airspace due to military activity. This causes…
Foreign student downturn strains university finances amid policy shifts
A 17% drop in international student enrollment is hitting U.S. universities hard. New DHS policies, such as replacing…