Trump Expands H-1B Protections with $100,000 Fee to Protect U.S. Jobs
A Presidential Proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on many H-1B petitions filed from abroad starting Sept. 21, 2025,…
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South Korea Joins Asia Partners in New US Visa Interview Rules
As of September 2, 2025, U.S. visa interview waivers were tightened, forcing most South Korean applicants to attend…
Nearly 200,000 Ukrainians in the U.S. Face Deportation Risk
Launched April 2022, Uniting for Ukraine gave two-year parole to ~260,000 Ukrainians. A January 2025 suspension stalled renewals,…
Archbishop Denounces Immigrants as Pawns Outside Aurora Facility
Hundreds gathered Nov. 23, 2025, at the Aurora ICE Detention Facility for a prayer vigil led by Archbishop…
Four Salvadorans Detained Without Charges in Bukele’s CECOT Prison
The U.S. used the Alien Enemies Act in March 2025 to deport over 200 people, paying $6 million…
Finland Aims to Keep Migration Stable Through 2026
Finland expects steady migration to 2026: student permits dip to 13,000–14,000, work permits fell 29% in 2025, and…
UK ETA for Visa-Exempt Travelers in 2026: Key Facts and Timeline
On February 25, 2026, the UK requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of 85 visa-exempt countries.…
Trump Pledges Immediate End to TPS for Minnesota Somalis
Trump’s Truth Social post pledged to end Somali TPS in Minnesota, sparking fear. DHS rules say TPS is…
United Flight Collides With Weather Balloon Over Utah
A United 737-8 carrying 112 people hit a likely commercial weather balloon near Moab, shattering the first officer’s…