H-1B Visa Holders: Tax Contributions to the U.S. Economy
H-1B visa holders represent a significant source of tax revenue for the United States, contributing an estimated $147.57 billion…
What to Do If Your Spouse Is Detained by ICE: Locator Steps
The ICE Online Detainee Locator helps families find detained spouses using an A-Number or exact personal data. If…
What Charlotte Residents Should Do If ICE Agents Raid: A Safe Guide
If ICE arrives, do not open the door; ask for documents to be shown through a window. Check…
H-1B Shift Reframes Global Tech Hiring: Phase-Out and Specialization
Proposals from Greene and a Grassley–Durbin bill in 2025 could eliminate or tighten H‑1B rules; a $100,000 fee…
Why U.S. Firms Favor H-1B Workers: Cost, Control, and Policy
Hira argues the H-1B system is used by many firms to cut labour costs and limit worker mobility.…
Global Entry Revocations Rise; Many Travelers Face Unclear Reasons
Global Entry revocations rose sharply—17,281 in 2024 (up 47%)—leaving many travelers without TSA PreCheck and little explanation. CBP…
GCC approves One-Stop Travel System, reshaping regional mobility
The GCC will pilot a one-stop travel system between the UAE and Bahrain in December 2025 for GCC…
DHS Sets Three Vetting Checks for H-1B and Green Card Applicants
DHS announced a three-prong test—eligibility, economic contribution, integrity—for H-1B and employment-based green cards. A $100,000 fee applies to…
MPI Reforms to Break Dysfunction in U.S. Immigration Courts
MPI finds immigration courts strained by a backlog over 3 million and roughly 700 judges. It recommends reallocating…
Trump’s H-1B Remarks Lift IT Stocks; What It Means for Talent
A presidential remark praising foreign skilled workers lifted sentiment, pushing Indian IT shares up to 3%, though no…
OPT Restrictions: H.R. 2315 Could End the OPT Program
OPT remains available in 2026, but H.R. 2315 could end it while a bipartisan bill seeks to protect…
Future of OPT: International Students and U.S. Universities Must Do
OPT and its STEM-OPT extension face possible elimination or restriction via H.R. 2315 and DHS rulemaking. Ending FICA…
Post-Shutdown E-Verify: Three-Day Rule Restored With Grace Period
E-Verify has resumed nationwide; employers must file cases for hires made during the outage by October 14, 2025,…
BIA Finds Immigration Judge Improperly Terminating Pending Case
The BIA’s 2025 decision limits Immigration Judges’ power to terminate removal proceedings to clearly defined regulatory grounds. Humanitarian-only…