Robert Pyne
Heathrow Airport Retail Revenue Grows 1.4% in H1, Surpassing Traffic Rise
Heathrow’s retail revenue rose 1.4% in early 2025 despite minimal passenger growth. Its £10 billion expansion plan aims…
Lawmakers Demand Release of Afghan Interpreter Detained by ICE
Afghan interpreter Zia was detained by ICE despite legal status, triggering concerns about expedited removal and deportation risks.…
US Student Visas Show Increased Diversity in First Half of FY2025
To qualify for a US F-1 student visa, applicants need admission to SEVP-certified schools, proof of funds, full-time…
European Commission Proposes Tripling Entry Fee to Visit Europe
Starting in late 2026, ETIAS fee increases to €20 for visa-exempt travelers to the Schengen Area. This electronic…
Asylum Consultation Period Extended Following Email Communication Issues
US and UK asylum authorities extended deadlines after mistaken emails caused wrongful removal notices. The UK's ICIBI launched…
New Jersey Strengthens Immigrant Rights Amid Evolving Legal Challenges
New Jersey’s 2024 laws protect immigrant privacy and worker rights but face challenges from federal policies like Project…
New US Immigration & TSA OSS Program by American Airlines Is Incomplete
OSS at DFW Airport simplifies connections for AA51 passengers, enabling passport control at the gate and baggage transfer…
Coast Guard Overhaul Advances Amid Trump Immigration and Drug Crackdown
The 2025 Coast Guard overhaul includes $25 billion funding, new leadership, and Force Design 2028 updates. Personnel rose…
Trump Immigration Crackdown Expands Role of IRS and HHS Agencies
Project 2025 launches a sharp immigration crackdown, expanding courts and detention, ending birthright citizenship for certain cases, suspending…
Next Steps After I-140 Approval When I-485 Is Not Filed Yet
To progress after I-140 approval, file Form I-485 only when your priority date is current and you are…
Should I Downgrade My Approved EB-2 I-140 to EB-3 for Faster Processing?
Indian nationals with approved EB-2 petitions benefit from downgrading to EB-3 due to faster priority dates. Filing a…
Can My Spouse Keep Working on H-4 EAD After I Change Jobs?
New rules effective July 22, 2025, allow H-4 EAD holders job mobility and impose longer USCIS processing over…
H-4 EAD Complete Guide: Working with Your Approved I-140 Status
The H-4 EAD program enables spouses of H-1B visa holders with approved I-140 petitions to gain work authorization.…
H-1B 7th Year Extensions: How Approved I-140 Enables Career Continuity
H-1B 7th Year Extensions per AC21 continue unchanged in 2025. Eligible workers with approved or pending immigrant petitions…
PERM Filing Date vs I-140 Approval Date: Understanding Your Priority Date
The priority date for employment-based green cards is now the PERM filing date, effective July 2025. This affects…