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Western Hemisphere Embassies to Report Human Rights Ties to Mass Migration

A new U.S. State Department directive requires embassies in Latin America and the Caribbean to report on migration-linked human rights…

W-2 vs 1099: Navigating Employment Status for Immigrants

New 2025 regulations link USCIS records with IRS data, making tax compliance a cornerstone of immigration status. H-1B holders must…

H-1B Row: Indian-American Group Flags Online Threats Amid Reforms

A major H-1B policy shift begins February 2026, introducing wage-weighted selection for the FY 2027 cap. While the 85,000 statutory…

2026 USCIS and Consular Processing Outlook: Visa Bulletin Trends and Planning

The U.S. is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based selection process on February 27, 2026. This reform prioritizes…

Walmart Expands Internal Training to Close Skilled Trades Shortage

Walmart is scaling its A2T program to turn hourly employees into skilled technicians. The initiative offers a pathway to higher…

Judge Drops Case Against TikTok Streamer Shot by Immigration Agents

A federal judge dismissed all criminal charges against TikToker Carlitos Parias with prejudice, citing constitutional violations by the government. The…

Wage-Based H-1B Selection: What It Means for U.S. Immigration and Jobs

DHS has finalized a rule replacing the random H-1B lottery with wage-based selection effective February 27, 2026. For the FY…

Projected Brain Drain in the U.S.: Early-Career Talent Exits Rise

The United States is facing a potential 'brain drain' as 75% of surveyed scientists consider leaving. Declining international enrollment and…