Harvard Extends Waitlist Admissions Beyond June 30 Amid International Student Uncertainty
Harvard’s waitlist admissions extension reflects federal restrictions on international enrollment, including the DHS’s SEVP revocation. New rules reinstate…
Articles by Robert Pyne
F1 Visa Appointment Delays Leave Student Anxious Weeks Before College
In 2025, the U.S. paused and tightened F-1 visa screening, causing appointment shortages and delays, notably for Indian…
California Explains Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Cutting Remittance Tax to 1%
Starting July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act enforces a 1% tax on specific remittance methods by…
NYC Immigration Arrests Surge 31%, Challenging Sanctuary City Policies
NYC saw a 31% immigration arrest increase in 2025, with over 4,600 arrested including gang members and non-criminal…
Feds Integrate Social Security Data for Voter Citizenship Verification
The 2025 SAVE program update incorporates Social Security data for accurate voter citizenship checks. Bulk uploads and waived…
California Republicans Urge Trump to Target Criminals, Not Workers in ICE Raids
In July 2025, California Republicans pushed President Trump to focus ICE raids on violent criminals, citing sharp labor…
Liberian-American U.S. Immigration Officer Accused of Removing ‘Terrorist’ Label
In 2025, USCIS officer Amara Dukuly was charged with bribery for illegally removing “terrorist” labels from immigration files.…
ICE Raid in Detroit Home Results in Three Arrests, Pepper Spray Used
ICE and Detroit police raided a home July 1, 2025, detaining Marcos Bautista with prior deportations. Protesters opposing…
New Jersey Mayor Demands Release of ICE-Detained Synagogue Custodian
Jorge Aquino was unexpectedly detained by ICE during his 2025 asylum interview in New Jersey without legal notice.…