Shashank Singh
No Formal I-485 Grace Period Extension Amid 2025 Shutdown, USCIS Says
USCIS did not extend I-485 filing deadlines for the 2025 shutdown; it will use existing discretion on a…
When Will DOL Resume LCA Processing for H-1B Visas After Shutdown
On October 31, 2025 the DOL restored FLAG and resumed LCAs for H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 after a…
Proving Extraordinary Circumstances for Late H-1B Extension: Shutdown
USCIS can excuse late H‑1B extensions if a shutdown directly caused LCA filing delays and the filer provides…
What Happens to BALCA Appeals Paused by the 43-Day Shutdown?
BALCA paused appeals for 43 days during the 2025 shutdown; OFLC extended its processing but BALCA deadlines remained…
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…