Robert Pyne
Alaska 2024 Minimum Wage: Key Facts and Comparisons
Alaska’s minimum wage will rise to $11.73 per hour in 2024, with annual inflation adjustments. Unlike other states,…
Alabama 2024 Minimum Wage Analysis: Key Insights
In Alabama, the minimum wage remains $7.25 per hour, equal to the federal rate, as the state lacks…
California Fast Food Workers’ Minimum Wage 2024: Key Changes & Impact
California's minimum wage for fast food workers rose to $20 per hour on April 1, 2024, from $16,…
USCIS Celebrates Constitution Day with Nationwide Ceremonies
USCIS celebrates Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, marking the U.S. Constitution's signing and Citizenship Day's establishment. From September…
Victoria 491 Visa: 2024 Eligibility and Updates
The Victoria 491 visa is a provisional visa encouraging skilled workers to live and work in regional Victoria.…
North Carolina Senate to Vote on Controversial Immigration Bill
The North Carolina Senate plans to vote on House Bill 10, a controversial immigration bill requiring local sheriffs…
China Targets ‘Empty Student Status’ Fraud in Education
Recent investigations reveal widespread "empty student status" fraud in Chinese vocational schools, allowing students to graduate without attending…
358 Migrants Use Same CBP One Address in Central California
358 migrants using the same California house as a residence highlight vulnerabilities in the CBP One app. This…
Texas Sues Over Biden’s Green Card Program: Ken Paxton Leads Charge
Texas sued the Biden administration over the "Keeping Families Together" initiative, a program allowing undocumented spouses of U.S.…
New Brunswick Halts Skilled Worker Immigration Until 2025
New Brunswick pauses its express entry and skilled worker immigration streams until January 2025 after reaching its quota.…
Portugal’s D7 Visa Rises as Golden Visa Changes
Portugal's D7 Visa has gained popularity after the removal of the real estate option from the Golden Visa.…
German Embassy in Islamabad Prioritizes Deserving Student Visa Applicants
Due to a surge in student visa applications, the German Embassy in Islamabad will prioritize processing only the…
Navigating H1B Premium Processing and RFE Timelines
The H1B visa process allows U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign workers, with premium processing offering expedited service…
Union Challenges USCIS Over Immigration Service Layoffs
Layoffs at USCIS immigration centers have led to protests from union workers concerned about job cuts affecting service…
Australia Sets 2025 Cap on International Student Enrolments
Australia will cap international students at 270,000 in 2025, affecting higher and vocational education. This aims to address…