Codification of Deference Policy Brings Changes to H-1B Renewal Process
The codification of the long-standing deference policy simplifies H-1B petition renewals and extensions. It directs officers to generally…
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Libertarianism Faces Tensions Over Racism and Authoritarianism
The interplay of libertarianism, authoritarianism, and racism sparks debates in U.S. politics. Libertarianism opposes government discrimination but struggles…
New Rules Tighten Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers
The U.S. Department of State revised nonimmigrant visa interview waiver rules, narrowing eligibility to certain diplomatic, official, and…
Nearly 300 Deportees from US Trapped in Panama Hotel Seek Help
Nearly 300 deportees from the U.S. under Trump-era immigration policies are detained in a Panama hotel, representing 10…
Supreme Court Ruling Signals Tough Road Ahead for Donald J. Trump
The Supreme Court denied Donald Trump's request to pause his New York trial, emphasizing normal appeal processes and…
Trump Administration Eyes Stricter Rules for Work Programs Used by Students
The Trump administration plans to tighten U.S. work programs like OPT and CPT for foreign students, citing oversight…
Stricter Visa Interview Waiver Rules May Lead to Longer Consular Delays
The U.S. Department of State has reverted visa interview waiver criteria to pre-COVID standards, reducing the eligibility window…
Trump Administration Ends Legal Aid for Immigrant Children Facing Deportation
The Trump administration halted federal funding for legal aid to over 26,000 immigrant children facing deportation, leaving many…
Luis Naula-Candelario, Wanted for Murder in Ecuador, Arrested in Ohio
Luis Naula-Candelario, a 29-year-old Ecuadorian national on Ecuador’s most-wanted list for a 2019 murder, was arrested on February…