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DOL to Probe H-1B Violations Without Complaints Under Project Firewall
Project Firewall gives the DOL power to open H‑1B investigations without complaints and mandates annual audits for large H‑1B employers, increases penalties, and adds a $100,000 supplemental fee. The move…
US Lawmakers and Rights Groups Condemn 19-Country Immigration Halt
A June 4, 2025 order halts most visa processing for 19 countries, citing security gaps and overstay concerns.…
Idaho Bar Offers Free Beer for Tips to Help ICE; DHS Reacts
A bar’s promotion offering a month of free beer for tips that help deport undocumented immigrants drew a…
Canada Unveils December 2025 Immigration Fee Revisions: Full Breakdown
Effective December 1, 2025, Canada raises select immigration fees for inadmissibility remedies, restoration requests, and IEC permits. Key…
India-US Deportations Reach 18,822 Since 2009, MEA Data Reveal
Since 2009 India recorded 18,822 deportations from the US; 3,258 occurred in 2025. Most 2025 returns traveled on…
Canada Unveils New Fees for Immigration Applications This Year
On December 1, 2025, Canada raises immigration fees affecting IEC, temporary work permits, restoration, TRPs, re-entry, and criminal…
No Confirmed Centennial Airport Meeting Over Key Lime Air
Activists met with Centennial Airport over Key Lime Air’s role in ICE removals after Human Rights First reported…
Should Indian Visa Holders Brace for a Broad Travel Ban?
A Dec. 4 comment by Kristi Noem spurred fears of an expanded travel ban. India is not on…
Somali Americans in Minnesota: Immigrant Journeys and Lasting Hope
Somali Minnesotans, arriving after 1992, built strong communities and improved economic outcomes. A pandemic fraud probe tied to…
Rising Security Clearance Concerns for Chinese Immigrants in Canada
Reports show Chinese-origin applicants experiencing prolonged security clearances and withdrawn offers. Government cites CSIS risk warnings and China’s…