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Virginia ICE Jails Lead the U.S. in Solitary Confinement
Virginia reported 874 solitary placements from April 2024–August 2025, with stays averaging 34 days (2018–2023). Researchers warn prolonged isolation harms…
Lawsuit Challenges Ghana-US Deportation Deal in Supreme Court
On October 13, 2025 Democracy Hub sued to void the Ghana–US deportation deal, arguing the executive lacked Parliamentary approval and…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee sparks rare bipartisan push for reform
A $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed abroad begins September 21, 2025, exempting existing filings. The policy, paired with…
OPT Program Faces Termination Risk Amid 2025 Legislative Push
OPT remains in effect as of October 14, 2025, but faces possible termination under a new bill that would require…
Canavan backs Hanson’s call to send Gaza asylum seekers home
Pauline Hanson urged a halt to new Gaza visas and repatriation of 12‑month visitors; Nationals’ Matt Canavan supports this security‑focused…
New Zealand Working Holiday Visa 2025: Eligibility, Updates, and Steps
October 2025 updates increase some quotas and permit up to 23-month stays for certain nationalities, while imposing stricter health/character checks…
Sri Lanka Keeps Visa-Free 30-Day Window for Indians, ETA Required
India remains in Sri Lanka’s visa-free tourism scheme: 30-day single-entry stays require a free ETA obtained before travel. Cabinet approved…
From Waiting Tables to Cisco: Jeetu Patel’s Immigrant Mobility Story
Jeetu Patel moved from $4-an-hour service work to Cisco’s President and Chief Product Officer by combining people skills, steady employer…