Voluntary Departures Hit Record High Amid Immigration Removal Surge
A record 73,000 immigrants in ICE detention are increasingly opting for voluntary departure due to overcrowding and poor…
Articles by Jim Grey
IRS Refund Delays Linked to Direct Deposit Errors and Executive Order 14247
This guide outlines how to prevent 2027 refund delays by choosing the correct tax forms (1040 vs 1040-NR)…
Visa Delays Disrupt January Intakes for UK Student Visa Applicants
New immigration policies in the UK and U.S. have caused widespread disruption for international students in early 2026.…
Vietnam to Replace Consular Legalization with Apostille System
Vietnam has joined the Hague Apostille Convention, set to replace the complex consular legalization process on September 11,…
U.S. Spent $40 Million on Deportations, Democratic Report Finds
A Democratic Senate report criticizes the U.S. strategy of third-country deportations, citing high costs and poor oversight. DHS…
IRS Shares Thousands of Tax Records with Department of Homeland Security
The IRS improperly disclosed the addresses of thousands of immigrant taxpayers to DHS/ICE following a 2025 data-sharing agreement.…
One Big, Beautiful Bill Could Mean Bigger Tax Refunds This Year
Taxpayers should prepare for the April 15, 2027, deadline while noting that OBBB provisions may increase 2026 refunds.…
Commercial Driver’s License Now Limited to H-2A Visa Holders by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
A new federal rule effective March 15, 2026, restricts non-domiciled Commercial Driver’s Licenses to H-2A, H-2B, and E-2…
Kansas City Online Sales Tax Bypasses Voter-Approved Funds
Kansas City's tax system directs in-store sales taxes to voter-approved programs while routing online 'use taxes' to the…