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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…
US Immigration FAQ Update: H-1B, F-1, NRIs Amid 2025 Changes
Key 2025 changes include an H-1B modernization rule, a presidential $100,000 fee for certain visa stamp cases, and the end…
U.S. Tightens Tourist Visas: Birth Tourism Denials for B-1/B-2
U.S. consular posts in India will more strictly deny B-1/B-2 visas when the main purpose is giving birth in the…