Department of Labor and OMB Push H-1B Visa Wage Rule Closer to Final
The DOL and DHS are raising H-1B wage standards and implementing a wage-weighted lottery for FY 2027, prioritizing…
UK Seeks to Preserve 2025 Trade Deal Amid New US Tariffs
The UK enters fast-track talks with the U.S. to shield exporters from a new 15% global tariff, aiming…
Master Section 2(22)(e) Deemed Dividend Rules Under Finance Act 2025
Finance Act 2025 clarifies Section 2(22)(e) deemed dividends, emphasizing a shareholder-centric approach to prevent litigation and tax disguised…
Supreme Court Limits Ieepa as US Stops Collecting Illegal Tariffs
The Supreme Court vacated Trump’s IEEPA tariffs, ruling he exceeded authority. Implementation lags as CBP and Treasury prepare…
U.S. Visa Delays Fuel Mental Health Crisis for Indian Families
U.S. visa delays and strict policies are triggering a mental health crisis and 'visa limbo' for Indian families,…
Government Shutdown Halts Global Entry; TSA PreCheck Continues
Global Entry suspended amid government shutdown; TSA PreCheck remains active after DHS reversal. International travelers face longer lines…
Colombian Congresswoman Pushes ICE to Free Son Held in Asylum Process
The detention of a Colombian Congresswoman’s son in Louisiana sparks debate over ICE enforcement discretion and the detention…
Tech Couple Builds Side Business as Job Security Fades in Tech
Tech workers adopt side businesses as insurance against layoffs, while visa holders must navigate strict legal limits on…
El Mencho Death Sparks Panic and Flight Cancellations at Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara
El Mencho's death in Jalisco triggers cartel violence, airport closures in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara, and international shelter-in-place…
British Traveler with Valid Visa Spends Six Weeks in ICE Detention
British tourist Karen Newton's 45-day ICE detention highlights that a U.S. visa is not a guarantee of entry…
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Reverses TSA Precheck Shutdown
DHS clarifies TSA PreCheck remains operational during shutdown, but lane availability depends on local airport staffing and case-by-case…
Homeland Security Suspends TSA Precheck and Global Entry Programs
DHS suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry benefits due to a partial government shutdown, forcing millions of travelers…
Amitav Acharya Debunks Job-Stealing Narrative Around H-1B Visa Program
Scholar Amitav Acharya challenges H-1B job-stealing claims as U.S. officials implement wage-weighted selection and higher fees to protect…
Trump Plans to Raise Global Tariffs to 15% Using Ieepa and Section 122
Trump raises global tariffs to 15% via Section 122 after SCOTUS limits emergency powers, creating a layered duty…