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US Shutdown: Implications for Immigrants, Students, and Visa Holders
The October 1, 2025 shutdown (55–45 Senate vote) slows immigration adjudication. USCIS fee-based filings continue but DOL’s LCA and PERM…
Annual US Asylum Fee Demands $100 Payments From Many Applicants
Starting mid‑2025, the U.S. requires a $100 annual fee for each year an I-589 asylum application is pending and a…
New North Carolina laws take effect October 1, 2025: changes ahead
Starting October 1, 2025, HB 318 requires status checks for felonies, A1 misdemeanors, and impaired driving; unverified individuals may be…
Cotton Introduces Legislation to curb H-1B abuses and cap loopholes
Sen. Tom Cotton’s bills would remove H-1B cap exemptions for universities and non-profits and end the advanced-degree preference, while a…
DOJ Sues LA County Sheriff Over Unreasonable Concealed Carry Delays
The DOJ sued the L.A. County Sheriff on Sept. 30, 2025, alleging excessive delays in concealed carry processing that denied…
US DOT Emergency Rule Tightens CDL Eligibility for Non-Citizens in SC
Effective September 30, 2025, South Carolina limits standard CDLs to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. Non-domiciled CDLs are restricted…
Portugal Parliament approves amended immigration law after veto
Portugal approved an amended immigration law on September 30, 2025, creating a two-year family reunification wait (one year for certain…
DOJ lawsuit against Minnesota could reshape state immigration policy
The DOJ sued Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul on September 30, 2025, challenging laws and local orders that limit cooperation…