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Court Blocks Enforcement of New Immigrant Driver Restrictions
A federal appeals court blocked a rule restricting commercial licenses to three visa classes, citing faulty rulemaking and weak safety…
GCC approves One-Stop Travel System, reshaping regional mobility
The GCC will pilot a one-stop travel system between the UAE and Bahrain in December 2025 for GCC citizens, enabling…
DHS Sets Three Vetting Checks for H-1B and Green Card Applicants
DHS announced a three-prong test—eligibility, economic contribution, integrity—for H-1B and employment-based green cards. A $100,000 fee applies to petitions filed…
December 2025 Visa Bulletin: EB Chooses Up, Family Faces Delays
December’s bulletin favors employment categories with forward movement in Final Action Dates, notably for China and India, while family lines…
MATES Explained for Indian Applicants: Two-Year Visa and Pathways
MATES opened on November 12, 2024, offering 3,000 annual two-year places for eligible Indian graduates under subclass 403. Selection is…
Mississippi Law Enforcement Expands ICE Ties Under Revived 287(g)
In early 2025 Mississippi joined the revived 287(g) program, training two state auditor agents to assist ICE during shortages while…
Jenkintown Revises ICE Enforcement Policy After Community Pushback
Jenkintown’s 2025 policy restricts ICE notifications to serious crimes with active warrants, bans status checks during routine stops and participation…
Newsom-Trump Fight Over 17,000 Immigrant CDL Revocations Intensifies
After an FMCSA emergency rule effective September 26, 2025, California flagged 17,000 non‑domiciled CDLs as noncompliant. The rule requires employment‑based…