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Citizenship Surrenders and U.S. Paths for Indian Immigrants

India’s MEA reported 8,96,843 citizenship renunciations from 2020–2024, peaking in 2022. The ministry lacks income and occupation data, so the…

US States Challenge Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee in Federal Lawsuit

States filed suit in Massachusetts challenging a presidential proclamation that requires a $100,000 payment for many H‑1B petitions. They say…

New York Asylum Rates Fall After Trump-Fired Judges

New York’s asylum approvals have declined significantly after recent removals of immigration judges, dropping local rates from 83.5% to 55.6%.…

D.C. Circuit blocks release amid ruling on expedited removal expansion

On Nov. 23, 2025 the D.C. Circuit largely preserved a nationwide injunction blocking the January 2025 expansion of expedited deportations,…

Avoid PGWP Refusals: IRCC’s 2025 Language and CIP Proofs

Following a rise in PGWP refusals, IRCC requires applicants to upload language test reports and CIP-coded official graduation letters up…

Canada Grants 14-Day Work Permits for Nominated Physicians to Start Work

Canada launched a 14-day work-permit lane for provincially nominated, licensed, practice-ready doctors with job offers, plus a new Express Entry…

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee challenged as lawsuits move toward ruling

Lawsuits challenge a presidential proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions, arguing it exceeds the INA and violates…

Trump’s Order Seeks Federal Standard to Preempt State AI Laws

The Dec. 11, 2025 Executive Order directs federal action against state AI laws, including court challenges, Commerce reviews, and withholding…