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Trump Admin Makes Misleading Case in High Stakes Asylum Hearing
A 2025 federal ruling struck down a 212(f) proclamation that attempted to close asylum by invoking an “Invasion.” Fast-track memos…
Detention of Minors Surges After Protections Rollback, Advocates Warn
In 2025 increased enforcement and $170 billion funding caused ICE custody to spike to 57,861, expanding detention of minors, weakening…
UC Berkeley Names Shahpour Matloob as In-House Immigration Staff Attorney
In mid-September 2025 UC Berkeley named Shahpour “Shawn” Matloob its first in-house immigration staff attorney, dedicated to legal permanent residents…
US Ends Automatic EAD Extensions: Implications for Indian Expats
Effective October 30, 2025, DHS ends most automatic EAD extensions, reversing the 540-day pandemic-era policy. Affected workers should file up…
F-1 Tax Residency After Year 5: Indian Students’ Worldwide Income
After five calendar years, F-1 students begin counting U.S. days for the Substantial Presence Test on January 1 of year…
Best Tax Structure for Indian Freelancers Earning USD from U.S. Clients
If work is done in India, income is India-sourced and taxed in India. GST may be zero-rated for exports but…
Irish Grandmother Detained Over $25 Cheque Faces Deportation Hearing
Longtime legal resident Donna Hughes-Brown was detained July 29, 2025, at O’Hare over a repaid 2015 $25 cheque now called…
Why Hiring a Lawyer Beats AI for Canada Immigration Applications
Program changes and targeted draws in 2025 pushed applicants to choose between automation and legal counsel. AI assists administrative tasks,…