Robert Pyne
No New OPT-Specific Taxes in 2025 Despite Major Tax Law
No OPT-specific tax exists as of August 8, 2025. The OBBBA (July 4, 2025) changed general tax rules…
American Airlines Praised for Breaking Slump with Unexpected New Routes
American Airlines’ 2025 network expansion—50+ new routes and record $14.4 billion Q2 revenue—boosts U.S.–Latin America connectivity. Winter capacity…
School Districts Start Using U.S. Citizenship Test in Classrooms
USCIS canceled the naturalization test redesign in January 2025 following 1,300+ public comments opposing multiple-choice and photo-description tasks.…
Wizz Air Deploys StorkJet FlyGuide and Avtech Systems Fleetwide
By 8 August 2025 Wizz Air deployed StorkJet FlyGuide FPO and Avtech Aventus/SIGMA across its fleet after 10,000+…
NY Law Schools Report Rising Interest in Immigration Classes, Clinics
New York law schools expanded immigration clinics in 2025 as student demand grew. NYU and NYLS offer courtroom-focused…
Emirates Bans Inflight Use of Power Banks from October 1, 2025
From October 1, 2025, Emirates requires one clearly labeled power bank per passenger under 100 Wh and prohibits…
Athens Airport Delays Worsen in July Amid Air Traffic Controller Shortage
In July 2025 Athens International Airport recorded a 48% on-time departure rate (within 15 minutes), down from 59%…
Wrongfully Deported in South Texas: Family Faces Ankle Monitor, Hearings
Jaime Galvan Sanchez, wrongfully deported in January 2025 after a traffic stop, was re-admitted with an ankle monitor…
Discover Estonia While Working Remotely: How the Digital Nomad Visa Changes Travel
Estonia’s DNV allows 12-month residence for remote workers earning €4,500 gross monthly for six months, with full health…
Nearly 1,000 New U.S. Citizens from 100+ Countries Sworn In at Wrigley Field
At Wrigley Field on August 7, 2025, 977 people from 109 countries naturalized, underscoring continued demand for citizenship.…
Mother of Active-Duty Service Members Faces Deportation; Congressman Appeals to ICE
In mid-2025 rising detentions target military family members, exemplified by Paola Clouatre’s June case. Uneven parole in place…
Douglas Murray’s 2025 Defamation Win and Immigration Warning
Douglas Murray’s 7 August 2025 defamation win amplified claims connecting migration, the 2024 Axel Rudakubana murders, and speech…
USCIS Tightens 2025 Marriage Green Card Rules, Raising Fraud Risks
USCIS intensified 2025 enforcement: mandatory 01/20/25 I-485 edition, updated I-130/I-129F, increased financial checks, and August policy permitting removal…
Protesters Angry at DHS Disrupt Job Fair at Congress Plaza Hotel
A DHS recruitment fair at Congress Plaza Hotel was disrupted by protesters, causing delays and increased security following…
Federal Judge Issues Nationwide Block on Trump’s Birthright Order
A nationwide injunction from July 10, 2025, in Barbara et al. v. Trump keeps Executive Order No. 14160…