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Trump Urges Somali Immigrants to Leave U.S.; Somalia Context
A presidential call for Somali immigrants to leave the U.S. has alarmed communities as Somalia struggles with drought, Al‑Shabaab violence,…
Spain Emerges as a Beacon for Immigrants, Latin Americans Lead
Spain’s 2025 reform (RD 1155/2024) streamlines work permits, eases family reunification, and creates regularization routes, aiming to legalize roughly 900,000…
U.S. Immigration Fee Changes Start Jan 1, 2026: What to Expect
From Jan. 1, 2026, immigration fees increase under H.R. 1: a $250 Visa Integrity Fee for many nonimmigrant visas, modest…
U.S. Citizenship Changes Effective Oct 20, 2025 for 2025–26 Applicants
Naturalization in 2025–26 introduces a 128-question civics test requiring 12 correct answers, higher fees ($710 online), electronic payments, and a…
DHS Travel Ban Expansion Under Consideration: Dec 2025 Policy Update
Following a violent attack, DHS recommended widening Proclamation 10949 from 19 to possibly 30–32 countries. USCIS paused adjudications for the…
H-1B and H-4 Visa Vetting Goes Public Starting Dec 15, 2025
From December 15, 2025, H-1B and H-4 applicants must disclose and make public all social media profiles used in the…
US Firms Still Sponsor H-1B Despite $100K Fee, Reports Say
A US$100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions, effective September 2025, sharply raises sponsorship costs. Big tech still hires high-value specialists,…
Federal Agents Launch New Orleans Immigration Operation: Swamp Sweep
Swamp Sweep started Dec. 3, 2025, targeting up to 5,000 people with roughly 250 DHS agents in southeast Louisiana. Officials…