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Richmond’s immigrant relief program advances with nonprofit funding

Richmond launched a $1 million immigrant relief program, funding three nonprofits to provide legal services, outreach, and emergency aid. After…

DHS Expands DNA Storage and Facial Scans Across Immigration System

DHS will require facial recognition for noncitizens at ports from December 26, 2025, and proposes removing biometric age limits to…

H-1B Sponsorship Collapse Reframes U.S. Paths for Skilled Migrants

H-1B sponsorship job postings dropped dramatically to 1.9% in 2025, led by steep declines in tech. Employers cite fee hikes,…

GCC vs UAE: Key Differences for Travelers and UAE Visas

The GCC is a regional council of six countries; the UAE is one member with its own immigration rules. A…

GCC Unifies Visas for 2026 Across Six Member States

The GCC Grand Tours Visa, due in 2026 with a possible late-2025 pilot, will let travelers use one digital permit…

Chicago police respond after shots fired at federal agents in Village

During Operation Midway Blitz on November 8 in Little Village, a shooter in a black Jeep fired at Border Patrol…

Immigrant Visas Require Medical Exams; Nonimmigrant Visas Do Not

In late 2025 the U.S. broadened health-related public charge reviews for immigrant visas, weighing chronic conditions and applicants’ ability to…

Planning a U.S. Medical Trip: B-2 Visa Requirements and Costs

For medical B-2 visas, applicants must provide two matching medical letters, realistic cost estimates, and verifiable funds that align with…