Jim Grey
H-4 and H4 EAD Filing Strategies and 2025 Policy Updates
H-4 EAD applications now process independently, resulting in longer delays averaging four to six months without premium options.…
2025 Comprehensive Guide to Day 1 CPT Universities by State
Day 1 CPT allows immediate work if required by your graduate program. Choose SEVP-certified, accredited universities offering STEM…
ICE Expands California Detention Amid Rising Raids and Legal Challenges
ICE raids surged in Los Angeles in 2025 aiming for 3,000 arrests daily, focusing on immigrants with criminal…
Immigration Lawyer Explains How Political Memes Trigger US Border Interrogations
A Norwegian tourist was interrogated and deported at the U.S. border over a political meme. U.S. officials can…
ICE Agent Voices Fears for Family Amid Surge in Assaults on Officials
Assaults on ICE agents increased sharply in 2025, causing fears for family safety. New laws propose removing agents'…
2025 U.S. Marriage Fraud Crackdown: Mandatory Interviews and ICE Referrals
The 2025 marriage fraud crackdown requires interviews for all applicants and intensifies background checks. $376 million funds investigations,…
Refugees in Spain Based on Sexual Orientation Rise by 2.5% Since 2022
Spain recorded a 2.5% increase in sexual orientation-based asylum claims since 2022 with 167,366 total applications in 2024.…
Trump’s Project 2025 Enforces Stricter Immigration Policies and Deportations
Starting July 4, 2025, Project 2025 enforces the Immigration Registration Rule and increased border control. Undocumented immigrants, Dreamers,…
Immigration Courts Overwhelmed as Detention Numbers Reach Record Highs
U.S. immigration courts are overwhelmed with 3.7 million pending cases and overcrowded detention centers holding 59,000 detainees. Staff…
Will Excise Tax on Remittances in OBBB Deter H‑1B Holders From Sponsoring Family?
The proposed excise tax on remittances would add costs for H-1B holders sending funds abroad. Senate exemptions might…
Impact of $40,000 SALT Deduction Cap on Jointly Filing H-1B Couples
Senate’s bill raises SALT deduction cap to $40,000 in 2025, aiding H-1B couples in high-tax states with significant…
One Big Beautiful Bill Raises Standard Deduction, Impacts H-1B Tax Planning
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act raises the standard deduction, extends mortgage interest limits, and increases SALT deductions.…
Can H‑1B Visa Holders Claim Student Loan Interest Deduction After One Big Beautiful Bill Act?
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act permanently excludes employer-paid student loan repayments from taxable income. Resident alien…
Can Undocumented Workers Still Send Remittances Under OBBBA?
The July 2025 OBBBA tax requires a 3.5% fee on all U.S. remittances, affecting undocumented workers who cannot…
Relief Programs and Advocacy for Immigrants Facing OBBBA Healthcare Cuts
The OBBBA restricts Medicaid eligibility for humanitarian entrants and requires work reporting, risking coverage loss for many immigrants.…