Ending immigration programs risks healthcare and long-term care
2025 policy changes—state rollbacks plus the WFTCA—restrict health coverage and immigration paths for many non-citizens. Over one million…
Articles by Robert Pyne
Minneapolis Immigrant Groups Demand Strong Sanctuary City Protections
After a June 2025 federal operation where MPD assisted with crowd control, MIRAC launched Real Sanctuary Now in…
American Airlines Permanently Cancels DFW-Eugene Route Over Profitability
American Airlines will end nonstop DFW–EUG service on August 5, 2025, due to low demand and profitability. Affected…
USCIS Highlights Twin Shield Surge in Minneapolis Fraud Cases
Operation Twin Shield (Sept. 19–28, 2025) saw USCIS, FBI, and ICE review 1,000+ cases in Minneapolis–St. Paul, flagging…
Can I File I-140 and I-485 Simultaneously During a Shutdown?
Because USCIS is fee-funded, it continues to accept concurrent I-140 and I-485 filings during shutdowns. Eligible U.S.-based applicants…
EAD Expiring During a Shutdown: Renewal Pending, What Then?
A 2024 USCIS rule allows up to a 540-day automatic extension of work authorization for timely-filed EAD renewals…
Can Family-Based Green Card Interviews Occur During a Shutdown?
A shutdown on October 1, 2025 could delay or cancel family-based green card consular interviews. More applicants need…
H-1B Approved During a Shutdown: Will My Visa Interview Be Canceled?
USCIS usually continues H-1B approvals during shutdowns because of fee funding, but consular visa interviews may be delayed,…
Can J-1 Academic Training Be Authorized During a Government Shutdown?
Academic Training for J-1 students continues during shutdowns because RO/ARO approvals are school-managed and SEVIS remains fee-funded. Students…