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DOL Awards $98 Million for YouthBuild Pre-Apprenticeships Across Sectors
The U.S. Labor Department's $98 million YouthBuild initiative targets youth employment through pre-apprenticeships in construction, IT, and healthcare. Key updates…
Western Hemisphere Embassies to Report Human Rights Ties to Mass Migration
A new U.S. State Department directive requires embassies in Latin America and the Caribbean to report on migration-linked human rights…
W-2 vs 1099: Navigating Employment Status for Immigrants
New 2025 regulations link USCIS records with IRS data, making tax compliance a cornerstone of immigration status. H-1B holders must…
2026 USCIS and Consular Processing Outlook: Visa Bulletin Trends and Planning
The U.S. is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based selection process on February 27, 2026. This reform prioritizes…
No Automatic Name Blocks: Understanding U.S. Passport Processing
U.S. passport 'blocks' are actually routine manual reviews caused by inconsistent documentation. While foreign or common names might face extra…
Navigating 2025 U.S. Tax Filing: Immigration Status and Compliance
The 2025 U.S. tax guide for international workers and students explains that tax residency, determined by the Substantial Presence Test…
New Biometric Exit Rules Apply to Most Non-Citizens at U.S. Ports
A new CBP rule effective December 26, 2025, mandates biometric and photo capture for nearly all non-citizens at U.S. entry…
Chicago Immigration Detention Ruling: Bond Hearings Replace Mass Release
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has heightened immigration enforcement risks in Chicago by requiring individualized bond hearings rather than…