Shashank Singh
How the 43-Day Shutdown Affects PERM Timelines in 2026
The 43-day shutdown stopped PERM processing and resumed Oct 31, 2025, creating a backlog. Prevailing wages may take…
End of Shutdown: Refugee Admissions Not Fully Restarted; Next Steps
The January 2025 executive order paused USRAP on January 27, blocking most refugee admissions. A mid-2025 injunction allows…
Post-Shutdown E-Verify: Three-Day Rule Restored With Grace Period
E-Verify has resumed nationwide; employers must file cases for hires made during the outage by October 14, 2025,…
CBP Operations During Shutdown: Impacts on Border Crossings and Arrivals
CBP maintained core border security and inspections during the 2025 shutdown, keeping ports open but causing longer waits…
International Student Enrollment Slows at Georgia Universities in 2025
Georgia’s international enrollment rose only 1.1% in fall 2025 (295 students), while U.S. colleges expect a 30–40% national…
France Has 18% Immigrant Doctors, with Growth and Regional Patterns
France’s 2024 EVC admitted over 3,800 non-EU doctors, raising immigrant physician share to 18%. They ease shortages in…
Immigration Tops USCCB Agenda at Fall Assembly 2025
During the Nov. 10–13, 2025 USCCB Fall Assembly, bishops decried over 2 million deportations and restricted religious access…
Canada’s 2025 Budget: How Tighter Rules Are Affecting Indian Students
Stricter screening and federal caps tied to Canada’s 2025 budget have driven Indian study-permit refusals to 74% and…
MATES Work Visa Lottery: Last Registration Date for Indian Students
The MATES ballot runs November 1–December 14, 2025; up to 3,000 Indian graduates (18–30) from NIRF top 100…
Elmhurst Reports Federal Immigration Operations, Official Says Today
Elmhurst confirmed unannounced federal immigration operations and reiterated that local police will not assist in civil enforcement without…
Trump Expands Border Patrol to Charlotte and New Orleans Amid Backlash
Border Patrol will deploy to Charlotte and New Orleans after Chicago’s “Operation Midway Blitz” yielded 3,200+ arrests. Aggressive…
United seeks to end class action alleging windowless window seats
United asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit alleging it charged premiums for “window” seats without exterior windows.…
Airlines Canceling Flights Under FAA Order; RDU Delays Soar
An FAA emergency order starting Nov. 7, 2025, forced phased flight reductions at 40 major airports, reaching 10%…
Despite Strong Credentials, Indians Face Sudden US Visa Refusals
In early 2025 Indian applicants experienced a spike in US visa refusals under Section 214(b), often after very…
Trump Hints Tariff Cuts on India as Gor Sworn In Today
On November 10, 2025, Trump announced plans to ease U.S. tariffs on India tied to India’s reduced Russian…