Robert Pyne
American Airlines Passengers Stranded in Bahamas Without Passports
American Airlines flight AA2421 diverted to Nassau, Bahamas, causing a complex immigration issue as passengers lacked passports for…
Former Syria Prison Chief Charged with U.S. Immigration Fraud
The U.S. charged Samir Ousman Al-Sheikh, a former Syrian official, with immigration fraud for hiding his history of…
El Paso Shooting: Immigrant Witnesses Still Awaiting U Visas
Immigrant witnesses of the 2019 El Paso shooting face long waits for U visas due to a backlog…
Understanding H1B Grace Period After Layoff
For H-1B visa holders, the 60-day grace period after a layoff begins the day after the final paycheck,…
NJ Businesses Will Face Penalties for Threatening Immigrant Workers
New Jersey's new legislation, A-4081/S-2869, aims to protect immigrant workers from exploitation by penalizing businesses that use immigration…
U.S. Visa Options for Semiconductor Professionals
The U.S. semiconductor industry offers various visa options for foreign professionals. The H-1B is popular but limited, while…
Tim Walz’s Immigration Views and Policies Explained
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party member, champions compassionate immigration reform. His policies advocate for pathways to…
Britain Deploys 6,000 Police Amid Immigration Lawyer Riots
Britain has deployed 6,000 police officers due to riots incited by attacks on immigration lawyers. Political shifts, stringent…
Vietnam Shifts Work Permit Authority to Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam has delegated work permit authority to Ho Chi Minh City from July 10, 2024, streamlining processes through…
Australia Immigration: Business Innovation Visa Program Ends, New National Visa Planned
Australia will permanently close its Business Innovation and Investment Program (BIIP) visa in July 2024 due to poor…
Form I-9 Expiration Date Extended to May 31, 2027
Form I-9 verifies U.S. employment eligibility and identity. Updated by USCIS, the August 2023 edition now expires on…
H1B FY 2025 Second Round: 14,534 H1B Registrations Selected and Informed
USCIS completed a second round of H1B registrations for FY 2025, adding 14,534 selections and bringing the total…
How to Check if You’re Picked in Second H1B Lottery
To know if you've been picked in the second H1B lottery for FY 2025, employers should check their…
Namibia Visa Update: No More Visa-Free Travel for 33 Countries
Starting April 1, 2025, Namibia will end visa-free travel for 33 countries, including the U.S., U.K., and Germany.…
Germany Increases Blocked Account Requirement to €11,904 for Students
Starting September 1, 2024, Germany will increase the blocked account requirement for student visas to €11,904, up from…