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Do I Need a New Medical Exam for My Green Card Interview?

USCIS now applies two different I-693 rules: pre-November 1, 2023 signatures are valid two years; post-November 1, 2023 signatures remain…

Fears of Immigration Raids Didn’t Stop Hundreds from Seeking Care

In 2025 Colorado, a trusted community health fair reached over 900 people despite enforcement fears, providing about 300 vaccines, nearly…

Pregnant Woman Hospitalized After Immigration Arrest in Westlake District

A federal raid on August 6, 2025, in Westlake arrested 16 people, including a pregnant U.S. citizen. Possible violations of…

Tuberculosis Threatens Immigrants at Tacoma ICE Detention Center

Seven detainees at Tacoma ICE detention center are suspected of tuberculosis following transfers from Anchorage. Allegations of overcrowding and poor…

NRI Health Insurance Uptake Rises 150% as India Becomes Treatment Hub

In 2024-25, NRI health insurance purchases in India rose 150%, led by women and young buyers. Cost savings, quality care,…

Uzbekistan to Deny Work Permits to Foreigners with HIV and Tuberculosis

From August 2025, Uzbekistan bars work permits for foreigners testing positive for HIV or tuberculosis. Mandatory tests apply with costs…

Valley Healthcare Workers Report Patients Missing Appointments Over Deportation Fears

Rising ICE arrests and deportation fears cause immigrants to avoid healthcare, increasing missed appointments and health risks. Despite California’s Medi-Cal…

Severe Dengue Fever Outbreak Hits Asylum Seekers on Nauru

Dengue fever is rapidly spreading among about 93 asylum seekers detained on Nauru, exposing health dangers. Australian offshore detention policy,…