Robert Pyne
FBI Detains Four Illegal Immigrants in Portland After Lasers Targeting CBP Aircraft
A laser was reportedly aimed at a CBP helicopter in Portland on September 27, 2025. FBI-led agents recovered…
Behind the Push to Exempt International Teachers from a $100K Fee
A new proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B petitions filed or pending from Sept. 21, 2025, threatening…
Grieving mother slams Pritzker over sanctuary policy after death
Megan Bos’s death and charges against an undocumented suspect have reignited debate over Illinois’ sanctuary policies. The suspect…
Singapore Citizens Exempt from $100,000 H-1B1 Fee, US Embassy Confirms
The US$100,000 surcharge on certain H-1B petitions (from Sept 21, 2025) excludes H-1B1 visas for Singaporean citizens. H-1B1…
Poland Reopens Border With Belarus as Citizens Urged to Leave
On September 25, 2025, Poland partially reopened its Belarus border: Terespol–Brest for passengers and select crossings for freight.…
Frederick Capital: Americans Pursue Second Citizenship in 2025 Trends
Q1 2025 saw U.S. inquiries about second citizenship surge 183% year-over-year, with Americans accounting for over 30% of…
FAA Approves United’s First Starlink Mainline Jet for Service
FAA-approved Starlink for United’s Boeing 737-800 enables the first mainline Starlink flight on October 15, 2025. United began…
Only Korean Detained in Georgia Granted Bail to Remain in U.S.
Judge Kelley Sydnor granted bond Sept. 25, 2025, to Lee, the sole Korean detainee remaining after a Sept.…
Gates-Backed Heart Aerospace Expands in Los Angeles to Torrance
Heart Aerospace opened a Torrance site in September 2025 to speed hybrid-electric aircraft R&D and testing, prompting hiring…
ACLU Sues ICE Over Widespread Due Process Violations in Immigration
The ACLU sued ICE on September 22, 2025, alleging widespread misclassification that denies bond hearings and causes prolonged…
Immigration Backlogs Hit 11.3 Million, Critics Warn on Due Process
In 2025 USCIS faces an 11.3 million-case backlog and a 34,000-file frontlog while immigration courts exceed 3.6 million…
Turner and FlatironDragados Open $2.6B Terminal 1 at San Diego
San Diego’s new Terminal 1 opened Sept 22, 2025, as a $2.6 billion phase-one replacement with 19 gates,…
Estate Planning for Dual-Country Property: Key Legal and Tax Implications
Plan cross-border estates by mapping assets, choosing coordinated wills, and using trusts or holding companies to reduce probate.…
Comprehensive ToR Duty-Free Items List and Required Documentation
Transfer of Residence allows duty-free import of used household goods for returning residents if items are proven used…
Optimal Strategy for Closing U.S. Bank Accounts Without Hurting Credit
To close bank accounts safely, open a new account first, move automatic payments and deposits, pay outstanding fees,…