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Korean Activist Detained in Israel Voluntarily Deported, Returns Home
After Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound ship on October 8, Kim Ah-hyun was detained at Ketziot Prison and then departed to Istanbul on October 10 under a voluntary deportation, with South…
We face a choice: deportation or prison for Natallia Dulina
Natallia Dulina was expelled to Lithuania in June 2025, blindfolded and handcuffed, with six months left on her…
Michigan Supreme Court Weighs Undocumented Workers Wage Loss Benefits
On October 9, 2025, Michigan’s Supreme Court reviewed whether MIRC timely filed a 2021 suit challenging a 2003…
Know Your Rights Leaflets for Students Amid ICE Threats in 2025
Amid rising ICE activity and the January 2025 revocation of “sensitive locations” guidance, U.S. schools hand out “Know…
Unlivable Chicago Apartments Preceded an Immigration Raid, Report Says
A helicopter-led ICE operation in a neglected Chicago apartment detained many residents, sparking outrage. Officials issued an executive…
H-1B Rule Change Imposes $100,000 Fee, Sparking Global Uncertainty
A Sept 19, 2025 proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on most new H‑1B petitions effective Sept 21, prompting…
White House Proposes Sweeping H-1B Reforms After $100K Fee
A draft rule would overhaul H-1B rules: a $100,000 fee on new abroad-filed petitions from September 21, 2025;…
Indian Couple Denied B1/B2 Third Time: A Tale of 214(b) Presumption
An Indian couple was denied a B1/B2 visa in Kolkata under INA §214(b) after a short five-question interview…
F-1 OPT to H-1B COS: Laid Off After 2 Days—Now What?
After an approved F-1 OPT → H-1B effective October 1, 2025, the worker was laid off October 3,…
H-1B Fee Hike Targets U.S. Firms More Than Indian Giants
Forbes India reports a 22% drop in H-1B approvals to Indian nationals and a shift toward first-time hires.…