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Matter of Barcenas requires respondents to prove initial claims of unlawful evidence seizure. As the February 13 DHS funding deadline approaches, new oversight proposals for body cameras and judicial warrants…
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The UK is replacing physical visa documents with eVisas, with a full transition expected by late 2026. Travelers must create digital UKVI accounts to prove their status. Additionally, a new…
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Alphabet Inc. Expands 2.4M Sq Ft in Bengaluru After H-1B Visa Changes
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New SBA rules effective March 2026 disqualify businesses with non-citizen or green card ownership from federal loan guarantees. This policy…
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Gold Card Visa as Pay-To-Play Scheme in Am. Ass’n of Univ. Professors V. Dept of Homeland Security
The U.S. Gold Card visa program faces a lawsuit alleging it is an illegal pay-to-play scheme. The program allows wealthy…
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A new U.S. State Department waiver allows international adoptions to proceed on a case-by-case basis despite an ongoing immigrant visa…
Green Card Holders Lose SBA-Backed Small Business Loans March 1, 2026
The U.S. Small Business Administration is restricting loan eligibility to businesses 100% owned by U.S. citizens, effective March 1, 2026.…
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