ICE Expands 24/7 Social Media Surveillance to Target Deportation Leads
In 2025 ICE will launch a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance unit with about 30 contractors to scan public…
Articles by & updated by Robert Pyne
Thailand to Legalize 700,000 Undocumented Workers from Four Nations
From October 15–29, 2025 Thailand will allow employer-sponsored registration for 500,000–700,000 undocumented workers from four neighboring countries to…
India e-Arrival Card Mandatory from October 1, 2025; OCI Holders Exempt
Starting October 1, 2025, India’s e-Arrival Card is mandatory for most foreign visitors, but OCI holders and Indian…
DV-2026 Update: Cuba Ineligibility and UK Entrant Status Clarifications
A Department of State review found limited DV-2026 selection errors. Cuban natives are ineligible due to exceeding the…
Can B-1/B-2 Visas Be Used by Foreign Nationals During a Shutdown?
B-1/B-2 visa processing largely continues during the October 2025 shutdown because consular work is fee-funded. Applicants should complete…
Is Your I-539 for B-2 Pending During a Shutdown Keeping Status?
If you filed I-539 before your I-94 expired, you generally remain in lawful B-2 status while USCIS processes…
J-1 Waivers During a Government Shutdown: IGA, Hardship, No Objection
USCIS will keep processing fee-funded I-612 J-1 waiver applications during a funding lapse, but delays may occur when…
Are U Visa EADs Processed and Issued During Government Shutdowns?
USCIS continues processing U Visa EADs during shutdowns because it’s fee-funded, though prolonged closures may slow timelines. E-Verify…
Can L-2 Dependents File for EAD During a Government Shutdown?
Because USCIS is largely fee-funded, L-2 dependents can file Form I-765 for EADs during a government shutdown. USCIS…