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Why F-1, OPT, and H-1B Candidates Face Screening Before Skills

Automated hiring filters flag candidates who need sponsorship, excluding many F-1, OPT, STEM OPT and H-1B applicants before human review.…

December Travel Docs for F-1 Students, H-1B Professionals

Holiday travel to the U.S. requires early, organized document preparation. F‑1 students need timely I‑20 signatures; H‑1B professionals should carry…

A 2025 Green Card Journey: Lessons From One Applicant’s Waiting Game

A Montreal example highlights that a marriage-based Green Card can stretch beyond two years despite 2025 averages (I‑130 ~14.8 months).…

Verifying ICE Arrest Claims in Charlotte: Who Checks the Record?

ICE and DHS led a recent Charlotte enforcement action with limited outside verification. Community groups and media offer partial checks.…

Will Immigrants and Visa Holders Get Trump’s $2,000 Tariff Dividend?

A proposed $2,000 tariff dividend announced November 9, 2025 lacks clear eligibility rules. Treasury and IRS may apply prior tax-residence…

Are ICE raids targeting schools, churches, or workplaces in Charlotte?

Operation Charlotte's Web began November 15, 2025, with Border Patrol and ICE activity seen around Charlotte. Officials say no confirmed…

What Charlotte Residents Should Do If ICE Agents Raid: A Safe Guide

If ICE arrives, do not open the door; ask for documents to be shown through a window. Check for a…

CBP Enforcement in Charlotte: Neighborhoods Where Border Patrol Appeared

CBP Border Patrol led a November 15, 2025 interior enforcement sweep in south and east Charlotte without ICE present. Brief…