Dream Act 2025, America’s Children Act, and H-4 EAD Reforms for Families
Dream Act 2025, America’s Children Act, and H-4 EAD Reforms target aging‑out youth, spouses’ employment rights, and green…
LanceSoft faces DOJ scrutiny for H-1B only job ad excluding USC/GC
A LanceSoft job ad in California required an active H‑1B visa and excluded citizens and green‑card holders, prompting…
Overseas Filipinos Warned: Don’t Renounce Philippine Citizenship Amid Dual Citizenship Bill
The Philippine Embassy cautioned Filipino-Americans after the Exclusive Citizenship Act (Dec. 2025) proposed forcing dual nationals to choose…
Harvard Visiting Professor Arrested by ICE Agrees to Depart
Visiting professor Anil Kumar was detained by ICE on December 5 for an expired visa and chose voluntary…
Court Halts Guantánamo Deportations, Citing Due Process Violations
A judge found deportations to Guantánamo unconstitutional for denying notice and hearings, issuing a temporary restraining order. The…
New York Judge Rules ICE Detention at LaGuardia Illegal
Judge Analisa Torres ruled ICE illegally detained a green card holder at LaGuardia, violating the Fourth Amendment and…
Implications of the 2025 NSS for Immigration, India, and NRIs
The 2025 NSS centers immigration on national security, tightening border control and vetting for work, student, and family…
Detained Filipino Faces Deportation Amid Alleged Medical Neglect
A Filipino detainee may be deported despite a severe medical crisis that could lead to amputation. Advocates allege…
Most Immigrants Arrested in D.C. Crackdown Had No Criminal Records
Mid-2025 data show the D.C. crackdown detained mostly non-convicted individuals: about 30% had convictions, 27% had pending charges,…
Tufts PhD student detained by ICE seeks visa restoration in court
Turkish PhD student Rümeysa Öztürk was arrested after her F-1 visa was revoked, held 45 days with health…
Hajibeyli Urges Turkey to Block Deportation to Azerbaijan Over Risk
Azerbaijani opposition figure Gultekin Hajibeyli was detained in Istanbul despite a valid two-year residence permit and denied contact…
US Lawmakers and Rights Groups Condemn 19-Country Immigration Halt
A June 4, 2025 order halts most visa processing for 19 countries, citing security gaps and overstay concerns.…
Few Somalis in Minnesota Face Final Deportation Orders, Experts Say
Planned ICE actions in Minneapolis–St. Paul target people with final deportation orders; advocates warn hundreds could be affected.…
U.S. Citizenship Changes Effective Oct 20, 2025 for 2025–26 Applicants
Naturalization in 2025–26 introduces a 128-question civics test requiring 12 correct answers, higher fees ($710 online), electronic payments,…