10 Patels Indicted by Boston Grand Jury for Visa Fraud Lose U Non-Immigrant Status
Ten Indian nationals indicted in Boston for staging fake armed robberies to fraudulently secure U-Visas; defendants face prison…
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Ecuador Hits Colombia with 100% Tariffs as President Daniel Noboa Pushes Security Tax
Ecuador raises tariffs on Colombian imports to 100% starting May 1, 2026, citing security concerns and drug trafficking…
Immigration Department Sends Procedural Fairness Letters to 30,000 Refugee Applicants
Canada notifies 30,000 asylum seekers that late claims are now ineligible under Bill C-12, potentially leading to deportations…
Walmart Cuts H-1B Filings by Over Half as $100,000 Fee Hits Visa Applications
Walmart H-1B filings dropped 50% in late 2025 as new $100,000 fees and wage-weighted lottery rules transformed U.S.…
Assembly of First Nations Explains MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ as Two-Spirit Awareness Grows
MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ defines Canada's expanded framework for addressing violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people through a...
Illinois Plans 4.95% Flat Tax on Retirement Income in 2026, Ending Exemptions
Illinois exempts retirement income from state tax in 2026. Residents must use Form IL-1040 and Schedule M to…
Kyrgyz Parliament Ratifies Egypt Visa Waiver for Diplomatic Passports, 90 Days Rule
Kyrgyzstan ratifies visa-free travel for Egyptian diplomatic and service passport holders, allowing 90-day stays. Ordinary passport rules remain…
Nebraska DMV Glitch Freezes Real ID Checks for 100,000 Drivers, Lincoln Journal Star Reports
Nebraska DMV warns of misprinted licenses missing Real ID stars; residents must check cards and visit the DMV…
FAA Fines American Airlines $255,000 for Drug-Positive Crew Under 14 CFR Part 120
The FAA proposes a $255,000 fine against American Airlines for allowing 12 employees to work without required follow-up…