Immigration
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Japan to Raise Visa Fees for Foreign Residents Starting April 2025
From April 1, 2025, Japan hikes visa fees: Residential Status Extension rises to ¥30,000–¥40,000 and Permanent Residency fees exceed ¥100,000. Officials say higher charges will fund digital upgrades and staff…
Amazon, Meta, Microsoft and Google Dominate H-1B Approvals in 2025
In fiscal 2025 U.S. tech giants dominated initial H-1B approvals: Amazon had 4,644 approvals and top firms prioritized…
Trump Administration Threatens $75 Million in Pennsylvania CDL Funding
Federal auditors flagged four CDL cases lacking lawful-status proof; DOT warned Pennsylvania it could lose nearly $75 million.…
Faculty Senate Reports Decline in International Student Enrollment
Several U.S. public universities report double‑digit international enrollment drops in 2025 — Cleveland State down 41%, NIU down…
Coalition Says Immigration Is Still Too High, Plans Sharp Cuts
The opposition plans major migration cuts before the 2028 election, targeting skilled visas and international students, pushing permanent…
Myanmar Refugees Exit Border Camps to Work in Thai Orchards
Thailand allowed more than 80,000 Myanmar refugees in nine border camps to work legally from 26 August 2025,…
Governor Responds to NC Raids Over ICE Detainees at New Hanover
Governor Stein condemned federal immigration raids after several detainees from New Hanover County Jail were transferred without notice,…
H-1B Layoffs Strain U.S. Homeowners Amid Mortgage, Visa Rules
In 2025, H‑1B layoffs plus a new $100,000 employer fee and HUD’s FHA restriction for non‑permanent residents left…
MHA designates Vizhinjam, Hazira and Pipavav as immigration checkposts
On 20 November 2025 India added Vizhinjam, Hazira and Pipavav as Category II immigration checkposts, allowing crew clearance…
Durham Schools Expand Mental Health Support for Latino Students
Durham Public Schools saw Latino student attendance fall amid nearby immigration enforcement. The district assures families campuses are…