Robert Pyne
Florida University H-1B Hiring Practices Face Intensified Public Scrutiny
(FLORIDA) Florida universities’ hiring of foreign faculty and researchers on H-1B visas is drawing sharper attention as state…
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Brings Checkpoints and Fear to Washington
Federal checkpoints and workplace operations increased in 2025 after January and May executive orders. ICE detained nearly 40…
Trump administration orders review of 55M visa holders for deportable violations
The State Department began continuous vetting August 21, 2025, re-evaluating over 55 million visa holders using social media,…
Venezuelan Asylum-Seeker Detained as “Documented” Gang Member Without Proof
ICE detained asylum-seeker Jesús Escalona Mújicas on April 9, 2025, labeling him a Tren de Aragua member without…
Pettersen Alleges Lawfully Present Immigrants Detained in Chaffee County; ICE Denies Claims
During an August 12, 2025 Aurora visit, Colorado Democrats pressed ICE for detainee breakdowns and protested seven-day notice…
FAA Rejects Austin Request to Tighten Airspace Safety Rules
The FAA declined Austin’s August 21, 2025 request to upgrade AUS to Class B, noting traffic density below…
Marriott Acknowledges Hotel in Portfolio Used to Detain Families for ICE
April 2025 reports allege ICE held two families, including three U.S. citizen children, in a Marriott‑branded Louisiana hotel.…
ICE Deportation Flights Surge and the Debate Over a Dedicated ICE Airline
Avelo began scheduled deportation flights from Mesa on May 12, 2025, under a DHS contract using three aircraft.…
Bulgaria Golden Visa 2025: Requirements, Application, and Costs Guide
Bulgaria’s Golden Visa provides immediate permanent residency for non-EU investors who place €512,000 into qualifying assets for five…
Norse Atlantic Cuts Budget Flights to London, Paris and Berlin
Norse confirmed major winter 2025/26 reductions: Gatwick–Miami ends October 25, Gatwick–Bangkok starts October 26 from £295. Berlin–JFK and…
Is the reported 1.6 million drop in undocumented immigrants accurate?
DHS announced a roughly 1.6 million decline in undocumented residents on August 14, 2025, attributing it to deportations…
Thai woman held at Lucknow airport with three forged passports
Thai national Thongphun Chayapha was detained at Lucknow airport on August 21, 2025, after re-entering India July 31,…
Dutch Court Rejects Transgender U.S. Asylum Seeker Citing Insufficient Threat
A Dutch court ruled August 21, 2025, that Veronica Clifford Carlos did not meet the individualized standard required…
FHSA 2025 Guide: Eligibility, $8,000 Limit, and Tax Benefits
The FHSA enables first-time buyers to save with $8,000 annual room and $40,000 lifetime cap; contributions deduct from…
EU Issued Over 600,000 Visas to Moroccan Citizens in 2024
The EU granted 606,000 visas to Moroccans in 2024 (up 2.6%), with a 19.08% refusal rate. France issued…