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MATES Work Visa Lottery: Last Registration Date for Indian Students
The MATES ballot runs November 1–December 14, 2025; up to 3,000 Indian graduates (18–30) from NIRF top 100 can be invited for two‑year work visas. Fee AUD 25; applicants must…
Charlotte Immigrant Community Reacts to Border Patrol Deployment
Rumors of a Border Patrol operation in Charlotte led community groups and attorneys to hold rights workshops for…
Elmhurst Reports Federal Immigration Operations, Official Says Today
Elmhurst confirmed unannounced federal immigration operations and reiterated that local police will not assist in civil enforcement without…
Charlotte immigration operation may launch under Border Patrol
Border Patrol will lead a new immigration operation in Charlotte under Commander Greg Bovino, marking a first without…
States with ICE: Dem-led data sharing via Nlets, lawmakers warn
Lawmakers say state connections to Nlets give ICE direct access to DMV records without state review; Nlets saw…
Trump’s H-1B pivot sparks MAGA backlash and clash of loyalties
Trump’s support for expanding H-1B access has created a rift between tech allies advocating for talent and MAGA…
Maine Expected to See Record-Low Refugee Admissions Next Year: 50
A national refugee cap of 7,500 for 2026 leaves Maine with only 50 placements, down from nearly 500…
Trump Expands Border Patrol to Charlotte and New Orleans Amid Backlash
Border Patrol will deploy to Charlotte and New Orleans after Chicago’s “Operation Midway Blitz” yielded 3,200+ arrests. Aggressive…
U.S. Tourism Faces $5.7B Loss as Canadians Stay Away in 2025
Canadian visitation to the U.S. fell sharply in early 2025—4.5 million fewer land crossings and a 23.7% drop—driving…
Trump Softens Notion of Talent Gap as H-1B Crackdown Tightens
The September 19, 2025 proclamation (effective September 21) adds a $100,000 fee for many new H-1B petitions and…