H-1B & L-1 Visas: How They Work, Green Cards, Citizenship
H-1B and L-1 visas let U.S. employers hire specialized foreign talent; H-1B is capped at 85,000 with a…
Articles by & updated by Jim Grey
Cross-Border Tax Planning for a Transition Year with Dual Income
To reduce transition-year double taxation, prove precise residency dates, check treaties for your income types, and document foreign…
Connecticut Firms Urge Action Over $100,000 H-1B Fee Impeding Hiring
A new executive order imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after 12:01 a.m. EDT September…
US Increases Visa Fees, Tightens Entry Rules for Africans 2026
Beginning late 2025 into 2026, the U.S. will add a $250 Visa Integrity Fee and tighten visa rules…
New Zealand Expands Low-Skilled Migration to Boost GDP Growth
New Zealand’s 2025 reforms lower experience requirements, extend three-year visas for Level 4–5 roles, remove AEWV wage thresholds…
ICE Refuses California Mask Ban; DHS Calls Law Unconstitutional
California’s SB 627 bans identity-concealing masks for officers from January 1, 2026, aiming to boost transparency. DHS and…
Southern China Closes Schools, Cancels Flights as Ragasa Approaches
Super Typhoon Ragasa threatens southern China, with landfall expected between Zhuhai and Zhanjiang. Hong Kong closed its airport…
Immigrants Protest Conditions at California’s Largest ICE Facility
California City’s ICE facility reopened in 2025 under CoreCivic, holding up to 2,560 detainees. Advocates say required 180-day…
Family of Detained Journalist Mario Guevara to Speak Sept 23
Emmy-winning reporter Mario Guevara has been detained by ICE over 100 days after a June 14 arrest; the…