H-1B Cap Stays at 85,000 Despite Reform Proposals
The FY 2027 H-1B cycle features a new weighted selection rule prioritizing higher wages and a beneficiary-centric registration…
Canada’s 2024 CEO Pay Reaches Record $16.2 Million, 248:1 Gap
The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives reports a record-breaking $16.2 million average pay for the top 100 CEOs…
USCIS to Implement Wage-Weighted H-1B Selection System
Starting February 2026, USCIS will implement a wage-weighted selection system for H-1B visas. This favors higher-paid roles and…
What Immigrants and Students Should Know About U.S. Airport Inspections
New U.S. immigration policies effective late 2025 expand facial biometric requirements and enhance screening for work-visa holders. H-1B…
US Expands Visa Bond Rule: Up to $15,000 for New B-1/B-2 Visas
The U.S. has expanded a pilot program requiring $5,000 to $15,000 refundable bonds for B-1/B-2 visa applicants from…
Delta Offers Best Rebooking Guide for Caribbean Travelers After Airspace Reopens
The Caribbean airspace has reopened after a brief FAA shutdown. American Airlines is the best option for immediate…
Hilton Minneapolis Hotel Allegedly Cancels DHS Officers’ Reservations, DHS Says
DHS is challenging a Minneapolis hotel's decision to cancel reservations for immigration agents, calling it a 'coordinated campaign'…
Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown: 2,000 Federal Agents Launch Fraud Probe
A 30-day federal operation in Minneapolis-St. Paul involves 2,000 agents investigating $9 billion in alleged social program fraud.…
US Revises Naturalization Test: New Standards for Green Card Holders
USCIS has updated the naturalization process for 2025, introducing a more difficult 128-question civics test and stricter vetting…
Nursing Homes Face Staffing Crunch Amid Immigration Crackdowns in U.S.
New U.S. immigration policies, including a freeze on applications from 39 countries and massive hiring fees, have triggered…
Evidentiary Bar for Torture Claims Rises in U.S. Deportation Cases
The U.S. standard for CAT protection, clarified in Matter of J-F-F-, requires applicants to prove a 'more likely…
Asylum Seeker Uses Article 8 to Seek Family Reunification in Britain
Article 8 ECHR offers a legal route for family reunion when standard UK immigration rules fail, focusing on…
H-1B Wage Reform: Weighted Selection Rules End Entry-Level Lottery
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season introduces a wage-prioritized selection model effective February 2026. This system grants more…
Canada Reports Decline in Asylum Claims Amid Border Measures
A 33% decline in Canadian asylum claims in 2025 reflects the impact of expanded border agreements and stricter…