Maui DUI Arrest Triggers Federal Immigration Charge Amid 2025 Shifts
A September 21, 2025 Maui DUI stop led to a federal immigration charge for a Mexican man living…
New York Immigrants to Receive $112 Million in ICE Detention Case
A November 8, 2025 federal jury awarded $112 million to 674 immigrants unlawfully held at Suffolk County Jail…
H-1B Worker Sues US Employer Over Labor Exploitation, Wage Theft
An H-1B worker sued SiriSoft and its CEO alleging wage theft, forced labor, labor trafficking and caste discrimination…
Detroit Teachers and Community Urge Update to Sanctuary Policy
After reports of immigration enforcement near campuses, Detroit community members urged updates to the 2019 Sanctuary District policy.…
Wealden Green Councillors Press Legal Challenge to Asylum Barracks
On November 10, 2025 Wealden councillors approved legal action challenging the Home Office plan to place 600 asylum…
Hundreds of South Korean workers sue ICE after Hyundai-LG raid
Around 200 South Korean workers from the Sept. 4, 2025 ICE raid at the Hyundai–LG battery plant will…
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…
U.S. Tax Residency: Resident vs Nonresident Aliens Explained
IRS residency rules use the Green Card Test and Substantial Presence Test to classify taxpayers. Exemptions exist for…
Filing U.S. Taxes for NRIs and International Students: A Guide
International students (F-1, J-1, M-1) must file Form 8843 annually; those with U.S. income file Form 1040-NR. State…
From F-1 to H-1B: A Practical Guide for U.S. Employment
New rules add a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions starting September 21, 2025, and shift selection toward…
H-1B Payroll and Tax Deductions: Real-World Case Studies Explained
H-1B hires often see lower take-home pay because mandatory federal, state, FICA taxes, and benefit elections reduce gross…
F-1 FICA Tax Refund: Exemption Rules and How to Claim
F-1 students are generally exempt from FICA during their first five calendar years as nonresident aliens. If payroll…
Understanding the SSA, SSN, and Employee Benefits in the U.S.
The SSA issues SSNs that link wages to retirement, disability, and survivor benefits and support immigration checks. F-1…
Applying for an SSN as an F-1 Student or H-1B Worker
F-1 students (with CPT/OPT or on-campus jobs) and H-1B employees must apply in person with Form SS-5 and…