Jim Grey
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Excludes Existing Holders: Policy Analysis
An executive order enacts a $100,000 annual fee on new H-1B petitions filed from abroad starting September 21,…
DHS to Restrict H-1B Petitions Abroad Without $100,000 Payment
DHS will restrict H-1B decisions for workers abroad unless sponsors make a $100,000 payment, effective September 19, 2025.…
Proclamation Expands H-1B Restrictions to Safeguard American Jobs
A presidential proclamation blocks entry of many H-1B beneficiaries for 12 months from September 21, 2025, unless employers…
Gov. Kemp Breaks Silence on Hyundai Raid, Urges Visa System Reform
Following an ICE raid at a Hyundai-LG site, Gov. Brian Kemp defended enforcement and called for visa reforms.…
Venezuela Receives Texas Deportation Flight as Ties Sour
A U.S. deportation flight returned 185 Venezuelans—processed via Gran MisiĂłn Vuelta a la Patria—amid escalated removals after flights…
US Corporate Immigration Under Strain: Policy Hurdles and Enforcement
2025 brought stricter enforcement and new rules—OBBBA and mandatory registration—raising RFEs, site visits, and delays for H-1B, PERM,…
Britain’s asylum work ban risks failing claimants and the economy
On Feb 18, 2025 the UK reaffirmed tight work bans for asylum-seekers. Record applications and long backlogs strain…
Delta and Maeve Partner to Develop Hybrid Regional Jet MJ 500
Delta and Maeve announced the MAEVE Jet MJ 500, a 75–100 seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft claiming up to…
American Becomes Third Carrier at Florida Hub Amid Rapid Expansion
American adds daily VPS–MIA nonstop from December 19, 2025 (bookings July 21), makes VPS–ORD year-round from December 2025,…
UMD Community Voices Concern as New Palestinian Visa Rules Take Effect
The August 18, 2025 policy suspends medical visas and imposes heightened scrutiny on Palestinian applicants, causing severe humanitarian…
Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Face Deportations Amid Uncertain PoR Cards
Pakistan’s three-phase deportation plan has prompted mass returns of Afghans—over 1.9 million in 2025—with PoR cards expiring June…
Texas Immigrant Children Face Unsafe, Unsanitary Conditions, Advocates
Following March 2025 reopenings, Dilley and Karnes detainees report unsafe conditions: contaminated tap water, delayed medical care, poor…
Texas facilities: Families report water shortages and delayed care
Legal filings since March 2025 report severe water shortages and inadequate pediatric care at Dilley and Karnes family…
No Verified Reports on Paramjit Singh Detention Amid 2025 ICE Policies
Unverified reports say Paramjit Singh may be in ICE custody over an old pay-phone incident. In 2025 enforcement…
USCIS Announces 2025 Naturalization Civics Test Implementation Timeline
USCIS will reintroduce the 2025 civics test: 20 questions from a 128-question bank, 12 correct to pass. The…