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O-1 Visa Explained: A Viable Alternative to H-1B Constraints
Employers and top talent are increasingly using the O‑1 visa—uncapped and year‑round—to avoid H‑1B lottery uncertainty. The O‑1 demands strong,…
Congress Moves to Grant Citizenship to Intercountry Adoptees
The Adoptee Citizenship Act aims to restore automatic citizenship to 30,000–70,000 intercountry adoptees excluded by a 2001 cutoff. Backed by…
Newsom Signs Laws to Limit Immigration Raids on Schools and Hospitals
California passed five immediate laws limiting federal immigration enforcement in schools and hospitals: warrant requirements, data protections, a mask ban,…
Chicago Immigration Violence: Snipers atop ICE HQ Amid Clashes
Operation Midway Blitz, a 30-day federal surge starting in September 2025, has led to about 550 arrests in Chicago. Up…
Is Trump Deporting More People? What the Data Really Shows
The 2025 administration intensified immigration enforcement with visible operations, a $1,000 self-deportation offer, and expanded expedited removal. Official counts show…
LA Launches Initiative to Monitor and Film Immigration Enforcement
In mid-2025 Los Angeles instituted a monitoring program requiring City and Port Police to film ICE operations after summer raids.…
DHS Accuses New York of Obstructing Immigration Enforcement
DHS accused New York in September 2025 of obstructing immigration enforcement for refusing ICE detainers without warrants. Acting ICE Director…
Gold Card Replaces EB-1/EB-2: $1M/$2M Path to Green Card
The Gold Card replaces EB-1/EB-2 with a cash-for-status model: $1 million individual or $2 million employer contribution plus $15,000 vetting…