WDTX Sees 294 Immigration Cases in Late Aug–Early Sep
Western District of Texas saw 294 new immigration prosecutions Aug 29–Sep 4, 2025, amid Operation Take Back America.…
ICE Says Chicago Operation Targets Worst Criminals, Advocates Dispute
Operation Midway Blitz began September 8, 2025, as a 30-day ICE surge in Chicago targeting violent offenders. ICE…
Federal agents retreat after slashed tires in Rochester sanctuary raid
During a raid in Rochester, agents withdrew after a CBP vehicle’s tires were slashed; one worker was detained…
Penn State Sees Int’l Enrollment Slip Amid Trump-Era Visa Rules
Penn State anticipates lower international enrollment in Fall 2025—about 9,000 currently—reflecting national projections of a 15% U.S. decline…
Immigrant Crackdowns Threaten Midwestern Communities and Food Supply
Stepped-up ICE enforcement since January 2025 has caused major labor shortages in Midwestern agriculture and processing, pushing wages…
FY 2025 EB-3 and EW Visas Exhausted; Freeze Ends Oct 1, 2025
All EB-3 and EW immigrant visa numbers for FY 2025 are exhausted. Consulates cannot issue visas and USCIS…
Early Planning Is Essential for Indian U.S. Visa Applicants
From September 2025, Indian B1/B2 applicants must attend in-person interviews and can only apply within India. Expect longer…
ICE Tires Slashed as Protests Erupt in Rochester, NY
Federal agents’ removal operation in Rochester on September 9 led to one detention and a four-hour standoff with…
Hochul condemns federal immigration raids over impact on NY businesses
On Sept. 4, 2025, ICE-led raids at a Cato confectionery arrested 57 workers, including parents and infants’ mothers.…
No Public Evidence of Iranian LPR Release From ICE After Seven Months
No confirmed case exists of an Iranian LPR released after seven months (as of Sept 10, 2025). ICE…
Denmark screens citizenship applicants’ political views; expert group
An expert group is studying a proposed screening of citizenship applicants’ public political views announced Dec 17, 2024.…
US Skilled Worker Visa Freeze Delays Migration Plans, Including Africa
High demand exhausted FY2025 employment-based visa allocations; EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 issuances are paused until October 1, 2025.…
Tijuana migrant shelters report historic lows in arrivals
As of September 10, 2025, Tijuana shelters report about 25% occupancy after U.S. policy shifts—like the CBP One…
Mexico’s President Condemns U.S. Immigration Raids as Unjust
On September 9, 2025, President Sheinbaum criticized U.S. immigration raids and ordered consulates to boost legal and humanitarian…