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Don’t Treat the 60-Day H-1B Grace Period as a Soft Deadline
A misread of the H-1B 60-day grace period led a laid-off worker to overstay and receive an NTA. USCIS allows…
Detained Indian-Origin Businessman: Bond Eligibility, Health Issues
Paramjit Singh, a long-time U.S. permanent resident, was detained July 30 at O’Hare over a decades-old payphone incident. Although a…
Court Challenges Leave UK-France Deal in Limbo, Migrants Waiting
The July 10, 2025 UK-France “one-in, one-out” asylum swap would return small-boat arrivals to France and admit equal vetted cases…
ICE Arrests Previously Deported Gang Member in South Texas (2025)
ICE arrested a previously deported felon tied to the Sureños in South Texas on September 9, 2025, part of intensified…
Chicago Immigration Raids Ramp Up as ICE Expands Detentions
In 2025 Chicago-area ICE arrests surged, shifting toward people without criminal convictions. Illinois arrests rose from 160 to 333 (Jan–Jun),…
Texas Immigrant Children Face Unsafe, Unsanitary Conditions, Advocates
Following March 2025 reopenings, Dilley and Karnes detainees report unsafe conditions: contaminated tap water, delayed medical care, poor sanitation, and…
Judge Steps Up Pressure on ICE to Fix NYC Holding Cell Conditions
Judge Lewis Kaplan’s September 17, 2025 injunction requires ICE to fix overcrowded, unsafe conditions at 26 Federal Plaza by meeting…
H-1B Real Estate Ownership: What’s Allowed and What’s Risky
Owning U.S. real estate is allowed for H-1B holders, but active landlord activities can constitute unauthorized employment. Use licensed managers,…