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MPI Reforms to Break Dysfunction in U.S. Immigration Courts
MPI finds immigration courts strained by a backlog over 3 million and roughly 700 judges. It recommends reallocating enforcement funds…
Trump’s H-1B Remarks Lift IT Stocks; What It Means for Talent
A presidential remark praising foreign skilled workers lifted sentiment, pushing Indian IT shares up to 3%, though no H-1B rules…
OPT Restrictions Move Forward: H.R. 2315 Aims to End OPT
DHS is drafting rules that may curtail or end F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT, with a proposal expected by late 2025…
Future of OPT: International Students and U.S. Universities Must Do
OPT and its STEM-OPT extension face possible elimination or restriction via H.R. 2315 and DHS rulemaking. Ending FICA exemptions could…
Post-Shutdown E-Verify: Three-Day Rule Restored With Grace Period
E-Verify has resumed nationwide; employers must file cases for hires made during the outage by October 14, 2025, using original…
BIA Finds Immigration Judge Improperly Terminating Pending Case
The BIA’s 2025 decision limits Immigration Judges’ power to terminate removal proceedings to clearly defined regulatory grounds. Humanitarian-only terminations require…
International Student Markets and the Threat to Academic Freedom
Heavy reliance on international tuition and stricter visa scrutiny are constraining academic freedom. Financial incentives push universities toward marketable programs…
U.S. Tax Residency: Resident vs Nonresident Aliens Explained
IRS residency rules use the Green Card Test and Substantial Presence Test to classify taxpayers. Exemptions exist for F‑1/J‑1 students.…