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Black Community Leaders Unite Against Immigration Enforcement in LA
In June 2025, ICE escalated immigration raids in Los Angeles, targeting diverse locations. Black leaders and immigrant groups united against harsh federal enforcement and National Guard deployment, causing widespread protests…
Citizenship Verification for Sending Money Home Alarms Indian Americans
A 5% remittance tax applies to non-citizens in the U.S., including H1B and green card holders. Verification of…
Medical Exceptions and Waivers for 2025 Citizenship Questions
USCIS updated its Form N-648 medical exception policy in 2025 to help disabled applicants bypass English and civics…
Is There a Different I-485 Filing Fee for Elderly Applicants?
Elderly immigrants filing Form I-485 pay the full $1,440 fee, except those 79+ who skip the biometric fee.…
Are Children Required to Take the Oath of Allegiance for Citizenship?
Children under 14 do not need to take the Oath of Allegiance to become U.S. citizens, but those…
ICE Raids and Immigration Fears Overshadow LA Eucharistic Pilgrimage
In June 2025, ICE raids with military support intensified in Los Angeles, causing fear and economic losses. The…
Indonesia and Australia Strengthen Cooperation on Immigration and Security
Indonesia and Australia announced strengthened immigration and security cooperation on June 24, 2025, within their CSP 2025-2029. Programs…
Rally Opposes Federal Immigration Crackdown After ICE Arrest at McLean Courthouse
ICE’s June 2025 arrest at McLean County courthouse of Emmanuel Marroquin-Jimenez, with past felony, sparked protests. Illinois Trust…
Supreme Court Reviews Birthright Citizenship and Redistricting Cases
In 2025, the Supreme Court reviews Trump’s attempt to end U.S. birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens and…
Foreigners Married to Vietnamese Can Obtain Citizenship Without Residency
In 2025, Vietnam reformed its nationality law, removing residency and language requirements, permitting dual citizenship with approval, and…