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Anxiety Grips Minneapolis’ Somali Community as Federal Raids Intensify
In early December 2025 federal raids in Minneapolis targeted Somali neighborhoods, cited by officials as linked to Medicare fraud probes.…
Immigration sweeps put restaurants on edge, preparing for the unknown
DHS agents performed surprise I‑9 audits at 187 D.C. restaurants in May 2025, demanding records within three days. The visits…
Hajibeyli Urges Turkey to Block Deportation to Azerbaijan Over Risk
Azerbaijani opposition figure Gultekin Hajibeyli was detained in Istanbul despite a valid two-year residence permit and denied contact with lawyers;…
Street Vendors Demand Protections Amid Trump Immigration Crackdown
Federal immigration sweeps have scared customers and vendors, cutting income. High numbers operate without permits; Washington cites three‑quarters unlicensed and…
H-1B and H-4 Visa Vetting Goes Public Starting Dec 15, 2025
From December 15, 2025, H-1B and H-4 applicants must disclose and make public all social media profiles used in the…
2025 Family-Based Immigration Backlogs and 2026 Developments
2025 brought deeper family-based backlogs, unpredictable Visa Bulletin retrogression, and stricter vetting that lengthened I-130 adjudications and consular interviews. NVC…
Holiday Layoffs and U.S. Work Visas: Rights and Pathways
Layoffs during holidays create urgent immigration risks: H‑1B holders typically get a 60‑day window; OPT/STEM have strict unemployment limits. Collect…
Spring 2025 Travel Checklist for International Students to the U.S.
Prepare for Spring 2025 by securing valid passport, visa, signed I‑20/DS‑2019, and SEVIS receipt. Book flights 6–8 weeks early, pack…