Robert Pyne
Impact of OBBBA Remittance Tax on Green-Card and Visa Holders
OBBBA’s remittance tax charges 1% on transfers over $15 unless U.S. citizenship is proven. It affects H-1B/F-1 visa…
Impact of OBBBA Medicaid and SNAP Cuts on Low-Wage Immigrant Families
OBBBA threatens significant Medicaid and SNAP cuts for immigrant families, including refugees and asylees. Proposed higher remittance fees…
Effective Date and Transition Rules for Remittance Tax in One Big Beautiful Bill
Beginning January 1, 2026, a 1% federal tax applies to cash-based international transfers from the U.S., impacting all…
Could Enhanced Deportation Funding Affect H-1B and F-1 Visa Holders?
Enhanced deportation funding under the 2025 OBBBA intensifies risks for H-1B and F-1 visa holders through stricter enforcement.…
Does Increased ICE Funding Mean More Raids Affecting Legal Visa-Holders?
The Senate passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill" to increase ICE funding and agents, enhancing immigration enforcement. It…
Salt Lake City Airport Nears $700M Bond Issuance as Construction Wraps Up
In June 2025, Salt Lake City approved a $700 million bond issuance to finish its airport redevelopment. Bonds…
Arizona Voters Asked to Reprove Citizenship Due to MVD Glitch
Arizona’s MVD mistake affects nearly 200,000 voters lacking citizenship proof from pre-1996 licenses. Voters must provide documents within…
US Student Visa Applications Now Open for New Academic Year
International students seeking US study require an F-1 visa, Form I-20, SEVIS registration, fee payment, and a visa…
Australia Revokes Kanye West’s Visa Over Antisemitic ‘Heil Hitler’ Song
Kanye West’s visa revocation over his antisemitic “Heil Hitler” song highlights Australia’s strict immigration laws. The ban protects…
Utah Man Wrongfully Detained by ICE for Nearly 50 Days, Attorney Says
A Utah man's nearly 50-day wrongful ICE detention in 2025 reveals systemic errors in enforcement. Advocacy groups like…
US State Department Warns Students: ‘Study, Don’t Disrupt Classes’ as Visas Open
US student visas face new fixed-term limits replacing duration of status, along with extended social media screening, beginning…
Uzbekistan Airways to Receive First Two A321neo Aircraft in 2026
In 2026, Uzbekistan Airways adds two Airbus A321neo jets leased from CALC and SMBC Aviation Capital. These planes…
San Antonio Airport Joins TSA Program Honoring Military Families
The TSA initiative at San Antonio International Airport provides military families dedicated security lanes and TSA PreCheck benefits.…
American Airlines Adds Pajamas and Mattress Pads to Business Class
American Airlines restores pajamas and mattress pads to business class on key international long-haul routes in 2025, reversing…
Royal Air Maroc Cancels Flights Due to France Air Traffic Strike
Royal Air Maroc canceled flights July 3-4, 2025 due to a French air traffic control strike cutting flights…