Robert Pyne
New Rules Tighten Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers
The U.S. Department of State revised nonimmigrant visa interview waiver rules, narrowing eligibility to certain diplomatic, official, and…
Nearly 300 Deportees from US Trapped in Panama Hotel Seek Help
Nearly 300 deportees from the U.S. under Trump-era immigration policies are detained in a Panama hotel, representing 10…
Supreme Court Ruling Signals Tough Road Ahead for Donald J. Trump
The Supreme Court denied Donald Trump's request to pause his New York trial, emphasizing normal appeal processes and…
Trump Administration Eyes Stricter Rules for Work Programs Used by Students
The Trump administration plans to tighten U.S. work programs like OPT and CPT for foreign students, citing oversight…
Stricter Visa Interview Waiver Rules May Lead to Longer Consular Delays
The U.S. Department of State has reverted visa interview waiver criteria to pre-COVID standards, reducing the eligibility window…
Trump Administration Ends Legal Aid for Immigrant Children Facing Deportation
The Trump administration halted federal funding for legal aid to over 26,000 immigrant children facing deportation, leaving many…
Luis Naula-Candelario, Wanted for Murder in Ecuador, Arrested in Ohio
Luis Naula-Candelario, a 29-year-old Ecuadorian national on Ecuador’s most-wanted list for a 2019 murder, was arrested on February…
Immigration Visit at New Mexico Training Center Raises Industry Concerns
An immigration-related visit to New Mexico Training Center on February 19, 2025, highlights heightened federal enforcement intersecting with…
Trump Moves to End TPS for Venezuelans, Leaving Thousands in Limbo
The Trump administration moves to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans and the CHNV parole program, impacting…
ICE Data Shows Rise in Arrests of Immigrants Without Criminal Records
Recent ICE data reveals a rise in detaining immigrants without criminal histories, contradicting the administration's focus on arresting…
Sanctuary policies face limits as ICE arrests expand nationwide
The Trump administration's 2025 aggressive immigration policies, including expanded ICE authority and expedited removals, have weakened sanctuary jurisdictions'…
Missing I-797 for H-1B Filing? Here’s What You Need to Know and Do
The I-797 Notice of Action is important for H-1B applications but not always mandatory. Employers can file without…
Israeli Minister Backs Forced Deportation Plan for Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi's call for a "deportation plan" to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza has sparked…
Immigration Shift Threatens New Brunswick’s Food Industry Workforce
Canada's 2025-2027 immigration changes could severely impact New Brunswick’s food industry by reducing immigration targets, limiting non-permanent residents,…
US Catholic Bishops Sue Trump Admin Over Refugee Aid Funding Cuts
U.S. Catholic bishops sued the Trump administration over halting funding for refugee resettlement, impacting the Church's efforts. Their…