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ICE Intensifies Immigrant Arrests at Virginia Courthouses in 2025
Virginia sees a rise in ICE arrests at courthouses targeting immigrants with criminal backgrounds. Supported by state officials,…
Trump Immigration Purge Set to Tighten Workforce Amid Reported Shortages
Trump’s 2025 crackdown suspends refugee admissions, extends travel bans to 19 countries, ends TPS and DACA protections, and…
Mass ICE Raids in Los Angeles Spark Protests and Military Deployment
ICE raids in Los Angeles since June 6, 2025, led to 1,600+ arrests and National Guard deployment. Most…
Trump Administration Expands Expedited Deportations Impacting Undocumented Immigrants
The Trump administration's expanded expedited removal and frequent ICE raids since January 2025 have heightened fears among 11…
Can the U.S. Military Legally Enforce Immigration Laws?
The U.S. military supports immigration enforcement in 2025 through logistics and processing under legal limits. Trump’s executive order…
Trump Revives Clinton-Era Tool to Accelerate Asylum Deportations
The Supreme Court approved mass deportations of CHNV parolees and expanded expedited removal across the U.S. Noncitizens must…
Exceptions for Religious or Conscientious Objections to Oath of Allegiance
Applicants for U.S. citizenship may request a modified Oath of Allegiance to exclude military service promises due to…
Common 2025 US Work Visa Interview Questions About Employer and Job Duties
For a 2025 US work visa interview, knowing your employer, job duties, and bringing documents is critical. Focused…
Is There a Minimum Publication or Citation Requirement for EB-2 NIW?
EB-2 NIW petitions require no minimum publications or citations. USCIS prioritizes the impact and national significance of work.…
Are There Hidden Government Fees Beyond the I-485 Filing Fee?
As of April 1, 2024, USCIS charges $1,440 to file Form I-485 plus $85 biometrics, $260 for work…
Is There a Different I-485 Filing Fee for Elderly Applicants?
Elderly immigrants filing Form I-485 pay the full $1,440 fee, except those 79+ who skip the biometric fee.…
Is the Form I-131 Travel Document Fee Included with I-485 Payment?
USCIS changed fee payments on April 1, 2024. Applicants filing Form I-485 must now pay separately for Forms…
ICE Raids and Immigration Fears Overshadow LA Eucharistic Pilgrimage
In June 2025, ICE raids with military support intensified in Los Angeles, causing fear and economic losses. The…
Rally Opposes Federal Immigration Crackdown After ICE Arrest at McLean Courthouse
ICE’s June 2025 arrest at McLean County courthouse of Emmanuel Marroquin-Jimenez, with past felony, sparked protests. Illinois Trust…
Supreme Court Reviews Birthright Citizenship and Redistricting Cases
In 2025, the Supreme Court reviews Trump’s attempt to end U.S. birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens and…