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Final adjudications and naturalization ceremonies paused under travel ban
An internal USCIS memo halts final adjudications, naturalization ceremonies, and some asylum decisions for nationals of 19 countries under the…
Charlotte light rail, deported twice, Solorzano-Garcia charged in stabbing
A 33-year-old Honduran, Oscar Solorzano-Garcia, was arrested after stabbing a passenger on Charlotte’s Blue Line. DHS documents show removals in…
Most Affordable U.S. Universities for International Students in 2026
This guide lists 15 affordable U.S. universities for international students, comparing tuition and living costs. Many schools cut total expenses…
Cheapest MS Programs, STEM OPT, international students: U.S. 2026
A VisaVerge analysis lists 10 low‑cost U.S. MS programs (tuition ~$8,000–$19,000) that pair affordable living with STEM curricula and STEM…
Layoffs, Tech, Retail Hit Immigrants as 2025 U.S. Wave Grows
A 54% surge in layoffs through November 2025 — 1,170,821 jobs lost — hits Tech, telecom and Retail hardest, endangering…
Overseas Filipinos Warned: Don’t Renounce Philippine Citizenship Amid Dual Citizenship Bill
The Philippine Embassy cautioned Filipino-Americans after the Exclusive Citizenship Act (Dec. 2025) proposed forcing dual nationals to choose one citizenship…
Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), 18 months, USCIS: New 18-month validity across many categories
USCIS cut EAD validity from five years to 18 months effective Dec. 5, 2025, affecting refugees, asylees, adjustment applicants, OPT…
Trump’s $5,000 apprehension fee for border crossers, Big Beautiful Bill
A new $5,000 apprehension fee applies to unauthorized crossings between ports of entry with no asylum exceptions, embedded in a…