Robert Pyne
ACE and Higher Ed Warn H-1B Reforms Threaten U.S. Competitiveness
Effective September 21, 2025, a $100,000 fee applies to most new abroad-filed H-1B petitions. Higher education groups warn…
The 2026 Immigration Dilemma for Democrats: Security Meets Reform
Record encounters and a June 2024 cap of 2,500 daily entries plus rising deportations have split Democrats between…
IRCC Announces Second October PNP Draw Inviting 345 ITAs
Express Entry Draw #372 (Oct 14, 2025) issued 345 PNP ITAs with a CRS cutoff of 778 and…
ICE Sweeps Prompt Real Awakening Among Immigration Bill Backers
Operation Patriot 2.0 arrested 1,406 people in Massachusetts in September 2025, spurring renewed efforts to pass the Safe…
Catholics in the U.S. and Mexico Unite to Address Migration Together
On October 12, 2025, eight U.S. and Mexican bishops held a San Luis procession and signed a 12-diocese…
Chicago Laugh Factory Manager Detained by Masked Border Patrol Agents
Nathan Griffin, Laugh Factory night manager, was detained October 24, 2025, during an immigration enforcement action. He faces…
Millions Affected by Dublin Airport Supplier Cyber Breach Data Exposed
A ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE system exposed booking-related passenger data for August 2025 flights through Dublin…
H-1B ugly truth: Firms sideline Americans, says investor Fishback
Critics say some companies use H-1B hires to replace U.S. workers, citing hidden postings and contractor chains. FY2024…
Trump’s Student Visa Crackdown: What’s Wrong and America’s Risk
A June 4, 2025 proclamation bars new F, M, and J entries to Harvard and allows possible visa…
Manitoba PNP Draw #256: 29 Invitations Issued Under Skilled Worker Stream
On October 23, 2025 Manitoba issued 29 LAAs in Draw #256, the year’s smallest. Nineteen invitations used a…
ICE Detains British Media Commentator Sami Hamdi After Visa Revocation
Sami Hamdi was detained at SFO in 2024 after his visa was revoked on arrival; ICE provided no…
Aviation Maintenance Market Poised for Growth to $164.7B by 2034
Aviation maintenance entered a 2025 "supercycle" with a $119B market ($69B U.S.). Growth is driven by passenger traffic,…
Indonesia, Turkey Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation, Add New Routes
The October 26, 2025 Indonesia–Turkey pact adds 10 service points, increases weekly flights from 14 to 32, and…
Tariffs and Immigration Fears Drive Decline in U.S. Hotel Bookings, 2025
Tariffs and immigration fears have reduced U.S. hotel occupancy and RevPAR in 2025, with international arrivals down sharply.…
Are visa overstays forgiven when you marry a U.S. citizen?
Spouses of U.S. citizens who overstayed can usually adjust status in the U.S. by filing I-130 and I-485,…