New Foreigners Act: Defined registration rules and minority exemptions explained
Effective September 1, 2025, India’s Immigration and Foreigners Act centralizes immigration law. An Exemption Order shields six non-Muslim…
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NRIs with foreign Aadhaar address: will the letter reach overseas?
Physical Aadhaar letters are mailed only to Indian addresses; NRIs abroad should use e-Aadhaar. Aadhaar issuance can take…
US Visa Integrity Fee: What to Know as October 1, 2025 Approaches
A $250 Visa Integrity Fee on each nonimmigrant visa issuance starts October 1, 2025. Agencies haven’t issued collection…
USCIS Expands Authority: Armed Agents Authorized to Arrest Immigration Violators
USCIS created armed 1811 special agents on September 4, 2025, authorized to investigate, arrest, and prosecute immigration benefit…
Hawaiian Airlines Converts 5 Boeing 787-9 Orders to 787-10 for Greater Capacity
Under Alaska Air Group, Hawaiian converted five 787-9 orders to larger 787-10s to boost capacity on high-demand routes;…
US Visas as Global Political Leverage: 2024–2025 Trends and Impacts
The U.S. has used visas in 2025 to pressure foreign governments: a June proclamation suspended several visa categories…
I-140 Approval Isn’t Residency: Understanding Green Card Steps Ahead
I-140 approval confirms employment-based eligibility and locks a priority date but does not grant a green card. Only…
USCIS Modernizes Fee Payments with ACH Debit via Form G-1650
USCIS now accepts ACH electronic debits using Form G-1650 for mailed filings starting Aug. 29, 2025. Paper checks…
Gaps in E-Verify Put Roofing Contractors at Risk of Immigration Violations
Proposed Florida laws would require E‑Verify for all employers and increase fines up to $500,000. Roofing contractors face…