Could Your Asylum Case Be Dismissed Over the $100 Annual Fee?
Starting in 2025, asylum applicants must pay a $100 filing fee and $100 annually while cases remain pending.…
Indian Man Avoids Immigration Penalties After Voyeurism in Ontario
An Ontario man convicted of voyeurism avoided deportation after his sentence was reduced to 5.5 months, keeping it…
False Claims Act Expands to Immigration in Federal Work, DOJ Enforces
Since May 2025 DOJ added immigration violations to its whistleblower program, pairing FCA enforcement with criminal statutes. NDAA…
Immigration Judge Shira Levin Dismissed as Court Turnover Surges
Judge Shira M. Levine was removed mid‑hearing in September 2025; she had a 97.9% asylum grant rate across…
Fragmented Legal System and Deportation Threat Hinder College Access
Access to U.S. colleges for undocumented students is uneven: admission rules and tuition depend on state and campus.…
New York ICE Detainees Struggle to Communicate with Attorneys
Attorneys and advocates report that New York jails holding ICE detainees block or delay calls, video visits, and…
Bronx Immigrants Speak Out After Fraudulent Lawyer Case, Amankwaa
Kofi Amankwaa received a 70-month sentence for a $16 million VAWA fraud that led to deportations and damaged…
Macroom Court Case: Cork Pizza Chain Employee Refused Work Permits
Apache Pizza’s operator admitted employing a person without a visa or valid work permit after two refusals. Cork…
Garcia Venegas: U.S. Citizen Detained Twice at Alabama Worksites
A U.S. citizen alleges he was twice detained by immigration agents in Alabama in May 2025 despite showing…
Over 200 International Students Sue the Trump Administration
After the April 2025 Student Criminal Alien Initiative terminated over 4,700 SEVIS records, 200+ international students sued, alleging…
Immigration Lawyers Struggle as Arrests Double Under Trump Policies
As of October 6, 2025, Minnesota sees faster immigration court timelines and rising arrests, with about 49% of…
2025 U.S. Work Authorization: $100,000 H-1B Fee and Reforms
DHS and USCIS 2025 policies include a $100,000 H-1B Entry Fee for overseas petitions, wage-focused H-1B selection, and…
Trump Deploys 300 National Guard to Chicago Amid Lawlessness Claims
The federal deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago aims to protect federal sites but drew criticism…
Arkansas Man Seeks Visa Restoration After ICE Over Opium Perfume
After a May 3, 2025 Arkansas traffic stop, a bottle labeled “Opium” led to Kapil Raghu’s arrest; lab…