Immigration Status
Explainers on U.S. immigration statuses — lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee, refugee, parolee, TPS holder, DACA recipient, and undocumented. Rights, limitations, and pathways for each.
Judge Blocks Homeland Security Plan to End Ethiopia Temporary Protected Status
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's move to end TPS for Ethiopians, ruling the decision violated federal law and ignored congressional mandates.
Illinois Plans 4.95% Flat Tax on Retirement Income in 2026, Ending Exemptions
Illinois exempts retirement income from state tax in 2026. Residents must use Form IL-1040 and Schedule M to…
One Big, Beautiful Bill Act Expands New York State Tax Exemptions for Social Security Benefits
Essential 2026 tax deadlines, New York pension exemptions, and federal updates for immigrants and retirees, highlighting the link…
Home Office Responds to Disorder at Asylum Seeker Hotel, Promises Action
The Home Office plans to end asylum seeker hotel use by 2029, shifting to specialized centers to save…
UN Human Rights Committee Rules Against Seoul for Detaining Congolese Asylum Seeker
The UN ruled South Korea violated a Congolese man's rights by detaining him for 14 months in Incheon…
Michigan 2026 Retirement Income Tax Exemption for Immigrants Clarified Under Public Act 4
Michigan 2026 tax rules now allow full exemption of most pension and retirement income. Claim this via Form…
ICE Detains Military Spouse at Louisiana Base Despite Marriage, Cites Removal Order
The detention of a soldier's wife highlights how old removal orders can override military service ties in 2026…
New Jersey Sets $150,000 Income Limit for Retirement Income Exclusion in 2026
New Jersey's 2026 retirement income exclusion allows residents age 62+ to exclude up to $150,000 from state taxes…
DACA Recipients Navigate 2026 Tax Credits as IRS-DHS Data-Sharing Agreement Looms
New 2026 tax rules tighten SSN requirements for credits, impacting DACA and ITIN filers, while courts block an…
Dual-Status Alien Tax Returns: Navigating Green Card Rules and the Substantial Presence Test
Learn the 2026 IRS rules for dual-status aliens, including form requirements, filing restrictions, and why you must mail…