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Family-Sponsored Visa Categories: July vs August 2025 Analysis
The August 2025 visa bulletin brought limited but significant changes to the Family-Sponsored preference categories, marking a month of selective…
Forget UAE Golden Visa: Bahrain Residency Offers More Freedom, Lower Costs
The Bahrain Golden Residency grants a 10-year renewable permit at lower cost and with fewer restrictions than the UAE’s Golden…
Mississippi Ends Refugee Resettlement Services After October 2025 Closure
Catholic Charities closure ends Mississippi’s refugee resettlement after October 2025. Existing refugees qualify for limited benefits. New arrivals must seek…
Wyoming Sanctuary City Status and Immigrant Protections in 2025
Wyoming’s 2025 HB 133 prohibits sanctuary cities and mandates local cooperation with ICE. Undocumented immigrants face driver’s license restrictions from…
Minnesota’s State-Level Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in 2025
Minnesota supports refugees admitted before January 27, 2025, with jobs, health care, and legal help. Asylum seekers with approved or…
Sanctuary City and State Status in North Carolina for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025
Senate Bill 153 in North Carolina mandates ICE cooperation and bans sanctuary campuses but faces a governor’s veto. Several counties…
New York Sanctuary City Status and Protections for Undocumented Immigrants in 2025
New York City remains a sanctuary city facing increased federal enforcement and policy changes in 2025. Legal aid cuts for…
8 Essential Steps to Switch from OPT to H-1B Status in 2025
The OPT to H-1B transition is critical for international students seeking long-term U.S. work. The 2025 process involves securing a…