Immigration
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Fed analysis ties Trump’s immigration policy to reduced labor, costs
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) The Federal Reserve’s latest regional analysis warns that President Trump’s 2025 immigration policy is shrinking the labor force, delaying projects, and pushing up prices across the economy, with…
IRCC Launches Personalized Processing Times for PR and Citizenship
IRCC’s new tool provides personalized processing-time estimates for permanent residence and citizenship based on filing date and queue…
Chicago Green Card Holder Fined Under Long-Dormant Immigration Rule
A Chicago Green Card holder was fined $130 for not carrying his card, highlighting DHS’s March 2025 clarification…
HUD Rule Bans FHA Loans for Non-Permanent Residents (H-1B/OPT)
Mortgagee Letter 2025-09 (March 26, 2025) excludes non‑permanent residents—including H-1B and OPT holders—from FHA loans. Mandatory for FHA…
Debunking the Top 10 U.S. Immigration Myths of 2025
In 2025, common US immigration myths persist: H-1B visas still issue with tougher checks and a $100,000 filing…
November 2025 Visa Bulletin: Global Cutoff Date Comparison by Country
November 2025 Visa Bulletin shows India and China with major EB-2/EB-3 backlogs; Mexico and the Philippines face old…
Trump H-1B Crackdown: Project Firewall and a $100,000 Fee
DOL’s Project Firewall tightens H-1B enforcement and introduces a $100,000 fee for filings after Sept. 21, 2025. Employers…
Mali Imposes $10,000 Visa Bond on U.S. Travelers in Retaliation
Effective October 23, 2025, Mali will require U.S. visitors to post a refundable $5,000–$10,000 visa bond in response…
DHS Announces $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee Under HR-1
Effective October 16, 2025, DHS will charge a $1,000 fee when parole is granted and effectuated under HR-1.…
EB-1 China: October 2025 Visa Bulletin Impacts for November 2025
In Oct–Nov 2025 the Visa Bulletin showed little movement: EB‑1 China stayed at 22DEC22, EB‑1 India at 15FEB22,…