H-1B/H-4 Visa Cancellations in India Amid Social Vetting (Dec 2025)
Effective Dec. 15, 2025, the expanded online presence review requires social media checks for H-1B and H-4 applicants.…
Immigrants Seek Halt on ICE Courthouse Arrests Through Class Action
Immigrant ARC v. DOJ, filed July 2025, alleges DOJ and DHS coordinated ICE courthouse arrests violating due process…
Judge Orders Deportation for Columbia Man Detained by ICE
Owen Ramsingh, a longtime green card holder, faces deportation after an adolescent cocaine conviction was flagged when he…
Detroit district backs four students detained by ICE
A Dec. 9 appeal from Detroit leaders seeks release of four students detained by ICE Nov. 20, 2025,…
400 Immigrant Children Detained Beyond Flores 20-Day Limit as Rule Reviewed
About 400 immigrant children were held past Flores’ 20‑day limit, and an August 23, 2025 rule could allow…
EU Updates Asylum Guidance for Syrians in Post-Assad Context
The EUAA’s December 2025 guidance declares Damascus generally safe but warns some groups face danger. It aims to…
Illinois Enacts 2025 Law to Shield Immigrants from Federal Crackdowns
Illinois’ 2025 law bars civil immigration arrests in courthouses and within 1,000 feet, creates a state-court right to…
ECHR urged to halt blocking Rwanda-style deportations across Europe
Political pressure mounted on Dec. 10, 2025 for the ECHR to allow Rwanda-style deportations. The court’s Rule 39…
Hawaii Immigration Arrests Rise, Attorneys Question Legality
Between January and July 2025 ICE arrested 153 people in Hawaii, a 273% increase from 2024. Attorneys report…
Indiana Immigration Crackdown Reveals GOP Split on Enforcement
House Bill 1531 would ban sanctuary cities, boost cooperation with ICE, protect agencies honoring detainers, and push broader…
Prudential H-1B Revocation: What It Means and How to Respond
Prudential revocation invalidates the visa stamp but generally leaves H-1B status intact inside the U.S. Avoid travel, save…
Cognizant Disparate-Impact Ruling Highlights Flaws in H-1B Outsourcing
A federal court found Cognizant’s visa‑focused staffing model unlawfully disadvantaged non‑Indian and non–South‑Asian employees. About 2,300 class members…
H-4 Spouse Status After an H-1B Spouse Dies: 204(l) Relief
The death of an H-1B worker ends H-4 status immediately. If an I-140 is pending or approved, INA…
Navigating U.S. Immigration Real-Life Case Studies and Guidance
When a visa, SEVIS, arrest, or ICE issue arises, identify the problem track, contact the correct first helper,…