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Judge J. Campbell Barker Strikes Down Biden Migrant Spouse Program
A federal judge has nullified President Biden's "Keeping Families Together" program, which aimed to protect undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens from deportation and offer a path to citizenship. The ruling…
Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Proposal: Impact on Immigrants
Trump's proposed end to birthright citizenship, impacting both legal and illegal immigrants, aims to restrict automatic citizenship to…
How Green Card Backlogs and Per-Country Caps Affect Indian Immigrants
The April 2026 Visa Bulletin shows minimal progress for Indian green card backlogs as per-country caps and enhanced…
Trump’s Economic Priorities: Tariffs, Deportations, Budget Cuts
Donald Trump’s proposed economic policies include significant tariff increases, mass migrant deportations, and major budget cuts, aiming to…
Legacy PERM System Decommission Date: December 1, 2024
The PERM system will be decommissioned on December 1, 2024, as the OFLC transitions to the modern FLAG…
Diversity Visa Program Application Deadline: November 7
The U.S. Diversity Visa Program, or Green Card Lottery, offers up to 55,000 visas annually to individuals from…
Potential Rescind of Work Permits for H-1B Spouses Under Trump
The Trump administration may rescind work permits for H-1B spouses on H-4 visas, reigniting concerns from his first…
Rising Schengen Visa Demand for Russians Amid Travel Barriers
In 2024, despite geopolitical tensions and travel restrictions, Russian demand for Schengen visas surged by 35%. Obstacles include…
Somalia Asks Germany to Stop Deporting Migrants
Somalia has urged Germany to halt deportations of African migrants, particularly Somalis, residing without legal status. This comes…
Donald Trump on Green Cards and Immigration Policies
Donald Trump's evolving immigration stance includes automatic green cards for foreign graduates, favoring skilled talent retention. Despite this…