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U.S. Citizens in Russia Urged to Leave Immediately Amid High-Risk Advisory
The U.S. State Department reissued its most severe travel warning for Russia. Citing arbitrary law enforcement, terrorism, and military conflict,…
H-1B in 2025: What Layoffs Taught Visa Holders and Employers
The 2025 H-1B landscape saw tech layoffs collide with stricter immigration enforcement. The 60-day grace period proved unreliable as a…
DOL Awards $98 Million for YouthBuild Pre-Apprenticeships Across Sectors
The U.S. Labor Department's $98 million YouthBuild initiative targets youth employment through pre-apprenticeships in construction, IT, and healthcare. Key updates…
Western Hemisphere Embassies to Report Human Rights Ties to Mass Migration
A new U.S. State Department directive requires embassies in Latin America and the Caribbean to report on migration-linked human rights…
W-2 vs 1099: Navigating Employment Status for Immigrants
New 2025 regulations link USCIS records with IRS data, making tax compliance a cornerstone of immigration status. H-1B holders must…
2026 USCIS and Consular Processing Outlook: Visa Bulletin Trends and Planning
The U.S. is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based selection process on February 27, 2026. This reform prioritizes…
No Automatic Name Blocks: Understanding U.S. Passport Processing
U.S. passport 'blocks' are actually routine manual reviews caused by inconsistent documentation. While foreign or common names might face extra…
Navigating 2025 U.S. Tax Filing: Immigration Status and Compliance
The 2025 U.S. tax guide for international workers and students explains that tax residency, determined by the Substantial Presence Test…