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Chicago Green Card Holder Fined Under Long-Dormant Immigration Rule

A Chicago Green Card holder was fined $130 for not carrying his card, highlighting DHS’s March 2025 clarification that INA…

HUD Rule Bans FHA Loans for Non-Permanent Residents (H-1B/OPT)

Mortgagee Letter 2025-09 (March 26, 2025) excludes non‑permanent residents—including H-1B and OPT holders—from FHA loans. Mandatory for FHA case numbers…

Eight Passport Mistakes to Avoid in 2025 and How to Prevent Them

Check six months’ validity and blank pages, carry spare photos and secure copies, and protect your passport from theft and…

Avoid These Eight Passport Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Trip Abroad

Simple passport errors—damage, theft, oversharing, and expiry—are causing trip delays in 2025. Check expiry early, store passports securely, avoid lamination,…

UK Immigration Changes: English Proficiency to B2 and Shorter Route

The UK tightens immigration: B1→B2 English requirement from 8 January 2026, Graduate Route reduced to 18 months from 1 January…

Debunking the Top 10 U.S. Immigration Myths of 2025

In 2025, common US immigration myths persist: H-1B visas still issue with tougher checks and a $100,000 filing fee; green…

November 2025 Visa Bulletin: Global Cutoff Date Comparison by Country

November 2025 Visa Bulletin shows India and China with major EB-2/EB-3 backlogs; Mexico and the Philippines face old F3/F4 cutoffs.…

Compact for Academic Excellence Remains Limited to Nine Institutions

The Compact for Academic Excellence would offer preferred federal funding to colleges that eliminate DEI, freeze undergraduate tuition for five…