3.5% Remittance Tax Hits H-1B Workers and Nris Sending Money to India
A 3.5% tax on US remittances sent by non-citizens took effect Jan 1, 2026, significantly reducing money sent…
Voluntary Departure Program offers $1,000 and tickets to self-deport
The Trump administration made immigration enforcement the federal government’s top priority in 2025. New programs like voluntary self-deportation,…
Trump Immigration Policies Threaten Home-Based Care Jobs
Trump administration policies since 2025 increase deportations and impose registration rules that reduce home-based care workers. Immigrant fear…
France sees rise in African immigrants surpassing Europeans, says INSEE
France’s immigration now features more educated African immigrants than Europeans. The 2025 reform targets labor shortages using skilled…
US Attorney’s Office boosts immigration enforcement in Arizona
The US Attorney’s Office intensified immigration enforcement since January 2025, focusing on serious prosecutions, interagency coordination, and detention…
Southeast Asians remain vital to Finland’s work-based immigration
In 2024, Finland saw a 12% decline in work-based residence permits totaling 15,024. Southeast Asians, especially Thais, remain…
How Florida’s HB 915 Protects Immigrants from Notario Fraud Scams
Florida's HB 915 targets immigration scams by penalizing unauthorized 'notario' services with fines and jail, requiring clear bilingual…
Supreme Court weighs fate of birthright citizenship in the US
On May 15, 2025, the Supreme Court heard arguments on an executive order limiting birthright citizenship. The order…
New Hampshire bans sanctuary cities, requires police help for federal immigration enforcement
New Hampshire’s 2025 laws ban sanctuary cities and mandate police compliance with ICE detainers and 287(g) agreements starting…
GNWT urges Ottawa to review immigration processes after quota cuts
GNWT requests federal review after 50% immigrant nomination cut to 150 in 2025. NTNP implemented random selection and…
Rob Worsoff’s reality TV pitch on immigrants faced media misrepresentation
Rob Worsoff’s 2025 pitch for a reality TV show on immigration caused controversy. DHS reviewed but denied official…
India’s Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 raises concerns over outsiders
The 2025 Immigration Bill introduces digital biometric enforcement, stricter penalties, and new visas for skilled workers and investors,…
Nagorno-Karabakh refugees gain Armenian citizenship after 2023 displacement
Nagorno-Karabakh displaced persons can apply for Armenian citizenship via a simplified process without language tests. Online applications become…
Georgetown scholar details harsh realities of immigration detention
In March 2025, Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri was detained and accused of Hamas ties. His visa was…