Legislature Considers SB 86 Targeting Undocumented Truck Drivers
Florida’s SB 86 would mandate arrest and federal transfer of undocumented truck drivers, allow impoundment and $50,000 fines,…
Trump Admin: Global Asylum System Broken, Calls for Major Reforms
At the Sept. 25, 2025 UN session, the U.S. urged global asylum reforms. New domestic measures include $100…
Canada Immigration Backlog Tops 959,000 as of August 2025
By August 31, 2025, Canada’s immigration backlog hit nearly 959,000 cases, with PR files most affected—about 52.1% overdue.…
The $100,000 Brain Tax: Is U.S. Innovation at Stake Now?
A new $100,000 fee on H-1B applications starts September 21, 2025, likely reducing sponsorships by smaller employers and…
Two-Step Immigration in Canada: Trends for Temporary Residents
Canada is doubling down on two-step immigration while shrinking temporary resident numbers to 5% by end of 2026.…
Bay Area Lawyers Use Habeas Corpus to Free Asylum Seekers
Bay Area lawyers are using habeas corpus to secure temporary release for at least 30 asylum-seekers detained under…
Immigration Backlogs Hit 11.3 Million, Critics Warn on Due Process
In 2025 USCIS faces an 11.3 million-case backlog and a 34,000-file frontlog while immigration courts exceed 3.6 million…
Police Warn Locals Not to Join Anti-Asylum Seeker Patrols
Police in Aberdeen warn residents against joining AAIM patrols near asylum accommodation, citing safety, legal and community risks,…
Weak economy pushes Ottawa to recalibrate immigration policy
Ottawa reduces immigration for 2025–2027: permanent resident targets fall to 395,000 (2025), 380,000 (2026), 365,000 (2027), and temporary…
Turkish Police Detain 106–113 Suspects in Istanbul Citizenship Scam
Istanbul-led raids arrested 113 suspects for a network that used fake appraisals and sham transactions to obtain 1,198…
Trump Tightens Citizenship Exam, Residents Race to Naturalize
Effective October 20, 2025, naturalization applicants who file Form N-400 will face a 20-question civics oral exam from…
India warns U.S. H-1B fee hike could dent exports and remittance
A proposed $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions could slow India’s IT services exports and remittances. The…
Advocates Say Texas Guidance on Undocumented Tuition Remains Murky
Judge Reed O’Connor blocked the Texas Dream Act on June 4, 2025, removing in-state tuition for most undocumented…
UAE Golden Visa Demand Surges as US H-1B Fee Reshapes Global Talent Mobility
After the 2025 $100,000 H-1B fee announcement, many U.S.-based skilled workers are turning to UAE residency. The Golden…