Illinois State Fair Naturalization Ceremony Honors Nearly 400 New Citizens
Approximately 400 immigrants representing more than 70 countries naturalized publicly at the Orr Building on August 13, 2025,…
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Thousands of asylum seeker families stuck in bridging visa limbo
As of March 31, 2025, 7,417 people—about 800 children—are on Bridging Visa E, with 1,565 holding expired BVEs…
Afghan Women in Pakistan Fear Deportation Amid PoR Non‑Renewal
The June 30, 2025 PoR expiration left more than 1.3 million Afghans undocumented under Pakistan’s three‑phase Illegal Foreigners’…
After 78 Years: India’s Muslims Face New Citizenship Exclusion
The CAA became effective nationwide on August 14, 2025, speeding citizenship for six non-Muslim communities arriving by December…
Green Card Holders Face Prosecution for Employing Undocumented Immigrants
By August 14, 2025, employers—including green card holders—face mandatory E‑Verify, increased fines, and criminal exposure under The Dignity…
Caribbean Nations Unite to Tighten Laws on Citizenship for Sale
Five Eastern Caribbean states announced a 92-article CBI reform on August 14, 2025, creating ECCIRA. Measures: 30-day physical…
City of Tulsa Hosts 49th Naturalization Ceremony Welcoming New Citizens
Tulsa’s monthly naturalization series, started in 2019, has produced roughly 1,500 new U.S. citizens. On June 11, 2025,…
USCIS Director Joe Edlow: Biden Prioritized Illegal Aliens, Messed Legal Immigration
Confirmed July 2025, Joseph B. Edlow directs USCIS toward stronger vetting, fraud enforcement, and oversight of programs like…
Freeze Likely on US Employment Visas; F2A Family Filings Stay Open
Annual FY2025 visa limits will exhaust in August–September 2025, likely freezing many EB categories until October 1, 2025.…