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EPCSO Adopts Detention-Based WSO Model Under SB 8 Immigration Law
EPCSO chose the Warrant Service Officer model under SB 8 to limit immigration enforcement to jail settings. Detention officers will…
NYC Protests Escalate as ICE Targets Vendors on Canal Street
ICE conducted a targeted raid on Canal Street on October 21, 2025, arresting nine immigrants linked to counterfeit goods. Protests…
Do Banks Reserve $300k H1B Roles for Foreign Hires?
Public records indicate banks mainly use H-1B sponsorship for tech and quant roles paying typically $100k–$200k; $300k+ pay is rare.…
Tallahassee Has Not Upheld ICE 287(g) Pact, Review Continues
Tallahassee has not approved the 287(g) ICE pact. A June 2025 3–2 vote reopened review; the city seeks legal advice…
Three Key F-1 Visa Policy Changes You Must Know Now
A US$100,000 fee will apply to H-1B filings made abroad after late September 2025, while in‑U.S. change-of-status petitions (during OPT/STEM-OPT)…
Visa Delays After Government Shutdowns: Practical Steps to Cope
The almost three-week shutdown in 2025 caused visa delays affecting students, workers, families, and tourists. LCAs were paused, consular calendars…
Remain in Mexico 2.0: Implications for Asylum Seekers
Remain in Mexico 2.0, reinstated in 2025, returns many asylum seekers to Mexico for hearings via video or in-person at…
Birthright Citizenship in 2025: Courts Decide, Prompting Legal Battle
Executive Order 14160 sought to limit birthright citizenship for children of many noncitizen parents. Courts blocked the order; appeals largely…