Jim Grey
Major Updates and Regulatory Changes for Tourist Residence Permits in Türkiye
In June 2025, Türkiye restricted tourist residence permits drastically, with under 1% first-time approvals, six-month duration limits, and…
5 Local Police Forces Partnering with ICE on Immigration Enforcement
ICE’s 2025 expansion of 287(g) agreements added 514 new partnerships, empowering local police nationwide to enforce immigration laws.…
U.S. Expands Visa Restrictions to Relatives and Associates of Drug Traffickers
On June 26, 2025, the U.S. extended visa bans under section 212(a)(3)(C) and Executive Order 14059. Now families…
Soaring Costs of Mass Deportation Harm Economy and Rights
The 2025 mass deportation strategy has deported 142,000+ immigrants, costing $14,000 each and severely affecting labor sectors. Raids…
Norway to Increase Language Proficiency Requirement for Residency
Starting 2025, Norway raises language requirements for permanent residency from A2 to B1, affecting applicants aged 16-64. The…
Ghana Confirmed on U.S. Visa Ban Watchlist Over Student Overstays
Ghana's 21% student visa overstay rate put it on the U.S. visa ban watchlist, exceeding the 15% limit.…
IRCC Backlog Increases for First Time in Months in May 2025
IRCC’s backlog rose in May 2025 to 802,000 applications, 38% of total. Permanent residency faces 44% backlog rate.…
Sharp Decline in Immigrants and Expats Arriving in the Netherlands
In 2024, Dutch immigration dropped, with highly skilled migrant entries down 26%. Stricter asylum and family reunification laws…
Impact of Recent ICE Raids on South Bay Community Dynamics
Recent ICE raids in South Bay during June 2025 triggered fear, protests, and military deployments. California’s legislative response…
Steps to Take If Your EB-1A Approval Is Revoked Due to Fraud
The US government is revoking EB-1A visas due to fraud involving false achievements. Affected individuals face green card…
South Bay Law Enforcement Confirms Legality of New ICE Detention Tactics
ICE raids in June 2025 arrested multiple people in South Bay and Los Angeles, despite local police non-cooperation…
NBA Prospect’s Career Jeopardized by Tough U.S. Visa Policies
International NBA prospects need P-1A or O-1 visas, but USCIS demands extensive proof and slow processing risks delays.…
USCIS Revises Rules on Validity of Refugee and Asylee Marriages
Starting March 3, 2025, USCIS mandates documented, legally valid refugee marriages for immigration benefits. Informal marriages are excluded.…
Complete Guide to Slovenia’s New Digital Nomad Visa Launching 2025
Effective November 21, 2025, Slovenia’s digital nomad visa allows non-EU/EEA remote workers to stay one year. Applications are…
Longtime Laotian Resident Faces Imminent Deportation Amid Legal Battle
Sammy’s deportation after 45 years in the U.S. stems from an old conviction. Supporters hope for Governor Hochul’s…