Immigration
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Ceremony in Lycoming County welcomes 34 new citizens from 23 countries
Thirty-four new U.S. citizens from 23 countries were sworn in at Williamsport’s federal courthouse by Judge Sean A. Camoni. The Oath of Allegiance marked full citizenship, with the judge urging…
OHSU Pauses Foreign-Born Student Recruitment Amid Visa Barriers
Effective October 21, 2025, OHSU paused recruiting foreign-born students after a presidential proclamation added a $100,000 fee for…
Canada’s 2026-2028 Immigration Plan: What to Expect and Why
The 2026–2028 plan, due fall 2025, will keep permanent resident admissions under 1% of population, prioritize economic-class skilled…
Democrats Launch Bicameral Probe into Detentions of U.S. Citizens
Democrats opened a bicameral probe into DHS, ICE and CBP after reports that immigration raids detained over 170…
1996 Immigration Welfare Law: Persistent Loopholes in Child-Only TANF
PRWORA restricts many benefits to noncitizens, yet household-level mechanisms let benefits reach U.S.-born children in mixed-status families. Child-only…
Unauthorized U.S. Immigrants Expand and Diversify, Fact Sheet Reveals
Estimates show the unauthorized immigrant population peaked near 14 million in 2023, then slowed and began declining by…
Japan Tightens Business Manager Visa Rules Ahead of Oct 2025
From October 16, 2025, Japan’s Business Manager visa demands ¥30 million minimum capital, one full-time local-eligible employee, management…
US Clarifies $100K H-1B Fee; Current Holders Exempt
USCIS clarified that the $100,000 fee applies to new H-1B petitions filed for beneficiaries outside the U.S.; in‑country…
F-1 to H-1B Change of Status: No $100,000 Fee for In-US Filings
The $100,000 surcharge applies mainly to H‑1B petitions filed from abroad, effective Sept 21, 2025. F‑1 students in…
How to Apply for U.S. Citizenship: Step-by-Step with Form N-400
To naturalize, file Form N-400 with supporting documents, attend biometrics, pass an interview with English and civics tests,…