Robert Pyne
I-698 Explained: Adjusting From Temporary to Permanent Resident Under 245A
To adjust from Section 245A temporary status, file Form I-698 (Jan 20, 2025 edition required May 28, 2025).…
I-687 Explained: Purpose, History, and Current Limited Uses (245A)
I-687 is now a legacy form accepted only for specific settlement classes or legacy IRCA cases. The IRCA…
I-360 Petition Explained: Amerasian, Widow(er), VAWA, and Special Immigrants
Guide clarifies I-360 eligibility for Amerasians, widow(er)s, VAWA self-petitioners, and special immigrants. Use the 2025 form (effective May…
How to Remove Conditions on Marriage-Based Permanent Residence (I-751 Guide)
If your marriage produced a two-year conditional green card, submit Form I-751 within the 90-day window. Timely filing…
Record immigration and low crossings complicate ‘escape’ narrative
In 2024–2025 the U.S. reached 53.3 million foreign-born residents (15.8%) while May 2025 border encounters fell 93% to…
No New OPT-Specific Taxes in 2025 Despite Major Tax Law
No OPT-specific tax exists as of August 8, 2025. The OBBBA (July 4, 2025) changed general tax rules…
American Airlines Praised for Breaking Slump with Unexpected New Routes
American Airlines’ 2025 network expansion—50+ new routes and record $14.4 billion Q2 revenue—boosts U.S.–Latin America connectivity. Winter capacity…
School Districts Start Using U.S. Citizenship Test in Classrooms
USCIS canceled the naturalization test redesign in January 2025 following 1,300+ public comments opposing multiple-choice and photo-description tasks.…
Wizz Air Deploys StorkJet FlyGuide and Avtech Systems Fleetwide
By 8 August 2025 Wizz Air deployed StorkJet FlyGuide FPO and Avtech Aventus/SIGMA across its fleet after 10,000+…
NY Law Schools Report Rising Interest in Immigration Classes, Clinics
New York law schools expanded immigration clinics in 2025 as student demand grew. NYU and NYLS offer courtroom-focused…
Emirates Bans Inflight Use of Power Banks from October 1, 2025
From October 1, 2025, Emirates requires one clearly labeled power bank per passenger under 100 Wh and prohibits…
Athens Airport Delays Worsen in July Amid Air Traffic Controller Shortage
In July 2025 Athens International Airport recorded a 48% on-time departure rate (within 15 minutes), down from 59%…
Wrongfully Deported in South Texas: Family Faces Ankle Monitor, Hearings
Jaime Galvan Sanchez, wrongfully deported in January 2025 after a traffic stop, was re-admitted with an ankle monitor…
Discover Estonia While Working Remotely: How the Digital Nomad Visa Changes Travel
Estonia’s DNV allows 12-month residence for remote workers earning €4,500 gross monthly for six months, with full health…
Nearly 1,000 New U.S. Citizens from 100+ Countries Sworn In at Wrigley Field
At Wrigley Field on August 7, 2025, 977 people from 109 countries naturalized, underscoring continued demand for citizenship.…