Robert Pyne
Manitoba PNP Draw #256: 29 Invitations Issued Under Skilled Worker Stream
On October 23, 2025 Manitoba issued 29 LAAs in Draw #256, the year’s smallest. Nineteen invitations used a…
ICE Detains British Media Commentator Sami Hamdi After Visa Revocation
Sami Hamdi was detained at SFO in 2024 after his visa was revoked on arrival; ICE provided no…
Aviation Maintenance Market Poised for Growth to $164.7B by 2034
Aviation maintenance entered a 2025 "supercycle" with a $119B market ($69B U.S.). Growth is driven by passenger traffic,…
Indonesia, Turkey Expand Civil Aviation Cooperation, Add New Routes
The October 26, 2025 Indonesia–Turkey pact adds 10 service points, increases weekly flights from 14 to 32, and…
Tariffs and Immigration Fears Drive Decline in U.S. Hotel Bookings, 2025
Tariffs and immigration fears have reduced U.S. hotel occupancy and RevPAR in 2025, with international arrivals down sharply.…
Are visa overstays forgiven when you marry a U.S. citizen?
Spouses of U.S. citizens who overstayed can usually adjust status in the U.S. by filing I-130 and I-485,…
Immigrants summoned to Stockton ICE for weekend check-ins
Stockton ICE's Oct 25 weekend check-ins led to about 25 detentions, affecting many in ATD/ISAP supervision. Barred attorneys…
Santa Clara County Leaders Reaffirm Immigrant Support Amid Federal Presence
Santa Clara County declared all county properties off limits to immigration enforcement on October 24, 2025, after CBP…
Court Upholds Strict Procedure for TCN Permit and Residency Appeals
On October 17, 2025, Malta’s court ruled that only TCN applicants can file appeals and that appeals cannot…
Colorado Divided Over Immigration Crackdown and Enforcement Realities
In 2025 Colorado enacted SB25-276 to limit local cooperation with civil immigration enforcement, requiring judicial warrants and banning…
Border-Crossing Data Does Not Accurately Reflect True Migration Trends
Border counts track movements at ports but do not equal migration. Australia’s NOM counts those present 12 months…
ICE detains Des Moines high school student during routine check-in
A Des Moines high school student was detained during an ICE check-in at the Federal Building on September…
What a Bay Area immigration enforcement surge could look like
Border Patrol and ICE have staged at Coast Guard Island to prepare for a possible Bay Area enforcement…
Umesh Patel Sentenced to Nine Month Detention for Immigration Fraud
Umesh Patel admitted to a lengthy immigration fraud, creating fake jobs and payroll to back visas and charging…
Trump H-1B Curbs May Push Tech Talent Toward China, Lawmakers Warn
As of Sept 21, 2025, new H-1B petitions face a $100,000 fee and entry restrictions, prompting legal challenges…