Robert Pyne
U.S. Ends Temporary Protected Status for Afghans as of July 2025
TPS for Afghanistan ended July 14, 2025, threatening deportation for Afghans without alternative legal status. Afghan nationals should…
Irish Man Detained in US for Months After 3-Day Visa Overstay
New U.S. policies effective July 2025 enforce visa overstays strictly, expanding expedited removal nationwide. An Irish man detained…
UK Tourists to Pay Double ESTA Fee for USA Visits from October 2025
The ESTA fee for UK and Visa Waiver travelers will increase to $40 on October 1, 2025. Applying…
Debate Intensifies Over Military’s Expanding Role in Immigration Policy
The 2025 policy expands military roles in immigration enforcement, authorizes direct detainment, and enables expedited removals nationwide, impacting…
Congress Allocates $170 Billion for Enhanced Immigration Enforcement in 2025
The 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act allocates $170 billion to enhance immigration enforcement, increasing detentions and local…
New Zealand to Relax Work Rights for Student Visa Holders in 2025
From November 2025, New Zealand student visas allow 25 work hours weekly. All tertiary exchange students qualify. Changing…
DV-2025 Regional Rank Cutoffs for August 2025 Visa Bulletin
The August 2025 Visa Bulletin details Family, Employment, and Diversity Visa categories, showing eligibility, deadlines, and costs. Family…
German Customs Seize 1,500 Tarantulas Hidden in Cake Boxes
German customs seized 1,500 tarantulas hidden in fake cake boxes at Cologne Bonn Airport in July 2025. The…
More Immigration Judges Fired Amid Trump’s Push to Speed Deportations
The DOJ’s July 2025 firing of 65 immigration judges aggravates a nearly 4 million case backlog. New policies…
U.S. Rep. Moore Joins Lawmakers Urging ICE to Protect Immigrant Victims
Rep. Moore pushes ICE to protect immigrant victims applying for T and U visas by halting deportations during…
Catholic Clergy and Faithful Lead Detroit ICE Office Procession for Immigration Reform
Detroit Catholics protested on July 14, 2025, calling for immigration reform and humane ICE enforcement. The Church stresses…
ICE Removes Airplane Hijacker Among 1,361 Violent Criminals in Houston Sweep
ICE detained 1,361 convicted offenders in a June 2025 Houston operation focused on public safety. The sweep included…
August 2025 Visa Bulletin: Employment-Based Categories Marked Unavailable
In August 2025, EB-4 visas remain unavailable, with EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 dates varying by country. Applicants must…
Key Highlights of the August 2025 U.S. Visa Bulletin Explained
August 2025 Visa Bulletin updates green card waiting times and visa availability. High demand causes retrogression in employment…
Notice to Appear During H-1B Grace Period: Trend or Error?
H-1B workers losing jobs get a 60-day grace period to find new employment or change status under new…