Immigration
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Visa Clampdown Pushes Global Tech Firms to India GCCs and Beyond
A $100,000 H-1B supplemental fee for new petitions filed from abroad starts September 21, 2025, for 12 months. It spares existing approvals but raises relocation costs, prompting companies to expand…
Immigration Judge Shira Levin Dismissed as Court Turnover Surges
Judge Shira M. Levine was removed mid‑hearing in September 2025; she had a 97.9% asylum grant rate across…
Florida Emerged as a Top Destination for Immigrants; Economy Expanded
Florida led U.S. states in migrant arrivals (May 2023–Jan 2025) with 1,271 per 100,000; Miami reached 2,191. About…
Finland Offers Permanent Residency to Indians: Eligibility and How to Apply
Finland’s PR route for Indians requires continuous residence on an A permit—currently four years, rising to six in…
Over 1,000 to march at CT Capitol for immigrant protections Oct. 6
On October 6, 2025, more than 1,000 people will march in Hartford urging a special legislative session to…
ASU Debates Kickoff: Should the U.S. End Birthright Citizenship
ASU’s October 9, 2025 PRO/CONversations debated whether to end birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment. Experts highlighted risks…
ICE Expands 24/7 Social Media Surveillance to Target Deportation Leads
In 2025 ICE will launch a 24/7 Social Media Surveillance unit with about 30 contractors to scan public…
Eswatini confirms 10 more deportees under U.S. deal
Eswatini received 10 more deportees from the U.S., totaling at least 15. Civil society has challenged the deal…
Fragmented Legal System and Deportation Threat Hinder College Access
Access to U.S. colleges for undocumented students is uneven: admission rules and tuition depend on state and campus.…
US OPT Scams: Unpaid Work Triggers F-1 Visa Panic Today
Authorities are auditing OPT and STEM OPT employers after scams involving fake payrolls and unpaid work. STEM OPT…