Immigration
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Immigration Policy Overhaul Raises Questions About Electoral Integrity
Late 2025 saw a pivot in U.S. immigration policy toward strict enforcement and electoral security. Key actions included expanding the SAVE database for voter verification and increasing USCIS enforcement powers.…
Wage-Based H-1B Selection: What It Means for U.S. Immigration and Jobs
DHS has finalized a rule replacing the random H-1B lottery with wage-based selection effective February 27, 2026. For…
Navigating 2025 U.S. Tax Filing: Immigration Status and Compliance
The 2025 U.S. tax guide for international workers and students explains that tax residency, determined by the Substantial…
Illegal immigrant runs red light, crashes into ICE vehicle in Louisiana
A Honduran woman was arrested in Slidell, Louisiana, after crashing into a federal vehicle during a DHS enforcement…
House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to End Federal Immigration Enforcement Programs
The Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act, reintroduced by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, aims to eliminate mandatory immigration detention and…
USCIS Spokesman: Legal and Illegal Immigration Both Can ‘Destroy a Country’ — What It Means for Applicants
USCIS has clarified its stance following a viral misquote, emphasizing that its current priority is the secure and…
Canada’s Bill C-12 Ahead of Royal Assent Tightens Immigration Rules
Bill C-12 is a proposed Canadian law aiming to tighten asylum rules and expand border enforcement. It introduces…
Saudi Arabia Tops GCC Indian Deportations at About 11,000 in 2025
India reported 24,600 citizens were deported globally in 2025. Saudi Arabia accounted for the largest share with over…
New Biometric Exit Rules Apply to Most Non-Citizens at U.S. Ports
A new CBP rule effective December 26, 2025, mandates biometric and photo capture for nearly all non-citizens at…
Chicago Immigration Detention Ruling: Bond Hearings Replace Mass Release
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has heightened immigration enforcement risks in Chicago by requiring individualized bond hearings…