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Chinese Visitors to Korea Rise 16% as Seoul Eases Visa Rules
Seoul’s temporary visa-free program for Chinese tour groups (Sept 29, 2025–June 30, 2026) allows 15-day mainland stays for groups of…
US Non-Immigrant Visas for Koreans Fall 2025 Amid Trump Crackdown
After a September 4, 2025 ICE raid in Georgia, U.S. non-immigrant visa approvals for South Koreans fell 18%. Stricter scrutiny…
How OPT Restrictions Could Shatter International Students’ U.S. Dreams
2025 proposals could limit OPT by instituting fixed F‑1 stays, employer fees, wage‑based selection, and FICA taxation. These changes threaten…
Houston Police ICE Calls Rise 1,000% Since Trump Took Office
Federal policy changes in January 2025 coincided with a 1,000% increase in Houston police calls to ICE. National ICE arrests…
Hope in Custody Diminishes as Detainees Voluntarily Depart
EOIR reported 15,241 voluntary departure grants through Sept. 30, 2025, driven by ICE’s July 2025 move to oppose bond broadly.…
O’Hare Rideshare Raid: Arrest Count Unconfirmed by Officials
ICE conducted two immigration sweeps at O’Hare’s Alpha Lot on October 10, 2025, detaining multiple Uber and Lyft drivers. Exact…
It’s a question of humanity: Torre Pacheco’s immigration stance
A July 9 assault in Torre Pacheco led to rapid spread of false online content and xenophobic protests. Over 120…
Meridian Township Urges Residents to Know Their Immigration Rights
Meridian Township reported an ICE operation on October 9, 2025, which has concluded. Officials stressed local police did not participate…