Jim Grey
Immigration Courts Overwhelmed as Detention Numbers Reach Record Highs
U.S. immigration courts are overwhelmed with 3.7 million pending cases and overcrowded detention centers holding 59,000 detainees. Staff…
Will Excise Tax on Remittances in OBBB Deter H‑1B Holders From Sponsoring Family?
The proposed excise tax on remittances would add costs for H-1B holders sending funds abroad. Senate exemptions might…
Impact of $40,000 SALT Deduction Cap on Jointly Filing H-1B Couples
Senate’s bill raises SALT deduction cap to $40,000 in 2025, aiding H-1B couples in high-tax states with significant…
One Big Beautiful Bill Raises Standard Deduction, Impacts H-1B Tax Planning
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act raises the standard deduction, extends mortgage interest limits, and increases SALT deductions.…
Can H‑1B Visa Holders Claim Student Loan Interest Deduction After One Big Beautiful Bill Act?
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act permanently excludes employer-paid student loan repayments from taxable income. Resident alien…
Can Undocumented Workers Still Send Remittances Under OBBBA?
The July 2025 OBBBA tax requires a 3.5% fee on all U.S. remittances, affecting undocumented workers who cannot…
Relief Programs and Advocacy for Immigrants Facing OBBBA Healthcare Cuts
The OBBBA restricts Medicaid eligibility for humanitarian entrants and requires work reporting, risking coverage loss for many immigrants.…
No Current Evidence OBBBA Affects F-1 Students’ In-State Tuition Eligibility
OBBBA may affect F-1 students’ access to in-state tuition waivers and state aid. Students should verify eligibility, gather…
New Yorkers Flock to Airports for July 4 Holiday Travel
July 4, 2025 air travel surges with 5.84 million U.S. passengers and 2.2 million through NYC airports. TSA…
Southwest Airlines Makes Minor Cuts to Lambert Airport Schedule
Southwest Airlines reduces 2% of Lambert Airport flights in Q3 2025, mainly West Coast routes. New seating and…
BLM Adjusts Aviation Resources to Meet Changing Wildfire Conditions
Preparing for a severe 2025 fire season, the BLM enhances aviation capacity, including 480 smokejumpers. New naming systems…
Eight Maryland Sheriffs Partner with ICE, Citing Community Protection
Maryland expanded its 287(g) immigration enforcement program to eight sheriffs’ offices by mid-2025. Over a million residents live…
ICE Raids Prompt Rethink of July 4th Salsa Parties
ICE raids before July 4th, 2025 led many Los Angeles County Latino communities to cancel or postpone cultural…
Fresno Group Mobilizes Response Amid Surge in Immigration Arrests
The surge in immigration arrests and ICE raid warnings in Fresno has heightened community fears. Leaders call for…
Austria First EU Nation to Deport Syrian Convict Since Assad’s Fall
Austria deported a Syrian convict after revoking asylum in 2019, marking a policy shift post-Assad fall. The move…