Immigration
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UK Immigration Clampdown Could Cost £10.8 Billion Over Five Years
Mid-2025 UK immigration changes could cost up to £10.8 billion over five years as net migration fell ~204,000. Stricter Skilled Worker criteria, higher salary thresholds and a shorter post-study work…
OPT Shutdown Won’t Affect Masters Holders on H-1B in the U.S.
Ending OPT would impact current F‑1 students, recent graduates, and future applicants but would not strip status from…
OPT Shutdown Push: Impact on Indian and International Students
A 13-member Republican push seeks to end OPT, arguing it evades the 85,000 H‑1B cap and harms U.S.…
H-4 Spouse Status After an H-1B Spouse Dies: 204(l) Relief
The death of an H-1B worker ends H-4 status immediately. If an I-140 is pending or approved, INA…
Quebec City Mayor: We Have to Do Better on Immigration Policy
Quebec will lower permanent immigration to around 45,000 per year (2026–2029) and reduce temporary residents by 13%, aiming…
Immigration attorney warns H-1B cancellations may devastate US economy
Consulates in India paused many H-1B/H-4 interviews starting December 2025 to perform an expanded online presence review, moving…
VA Church Supports Iranian-Born Sisters Deported by Immigration Agents
Two Iranian-born sisters were deported from the U.S. after a removal operation that affected about 15 Iranian Christian…
Texas Detention Officers Accused of Beatings and Sexual Abuse
Advocates allege systemic mistreatment at Camp East Montana, Fort Bliss’s detention site with over 2,700 people, including beatings,…
Dozens Denied Oath at Indianapolis Ceremony Amid New Policy
Dozens of immigrants in Indianapolis were barred from taking the oath at a December 4, 2025 ceremony despite…
Navigating U.S. Immigration Real-Life Case Studies and Guidance
When a visa, SEVIS, arrest, or ICE issue arises, identify the problem track, contact the correct first helper,…