Michigan Supreme Court Weighs Undocumented Workers Wage Loss Benefits
On October 9, 2025, Michigan’s Supreme Court reviewed whether MIRC timely filed a 2021 suit challenging a 2003…
Unlivable Chicago Apartments Preceded an Immigration Raid, Report Says
A helicopter-led ICE operation in a neglected Chicago apartment detained many residents, sparking outrage. Officials issued an executive…
DHS Says Deportation Notice to Ghana for Abrego Garcia Was Premature
DHS briefly notified counsel of a planned deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Ghana on October 10, 2025,…
H-1B Rule Change Imposes $100,000 Fee, Sparking Global Uncertainty
A Sept 19, 2025 proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on most new H‑1B petitions effective Sept 21, prompting…
U.S. Expands Visa Bond Pilot: Four Countries Added to $15,000 Requirement
From Aug 20, 2025, the Visa Bond Pilot requires some B1/B2 applicants from four overstay nations to post…
White House Proposes Sweeping H-1B Reforms After $100K Fee
A draft rule would overhaul H-1B rules: a $100,000 fee on new abroad-filed petitions from September 21, 2025;…
Indian Couple Denied B1/B2 Third Time: A Tale of 214(b) Presumption
An Indian couple was denied a B1/B2 visa in Kolkata under INA §214(b) after a short five-question interview…
H-1B Fee Hike Targets U.S. Firms More Than Indian Giants
Forbes India reports a 22% drop in H-1B approvals to Indian nationals and a shift toward first-time hires.…
NRI Return After 25 Years: A Wealthy Couple’s Homecoming
A couple in the US with net worth ₹56 crore plans to return to India after 25 years,…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Threatens Rural Schools and Higher Education
A proposed one-time H-1B fee up to $100,000, effective September 21, 2025, would hit many new foreign hires.…
Understanding Indian Tax Residency for Returning H-1B Professionals
A Reddit post from an Indian H-1B worker with an approved I-140 sparked debate about staying in the…
Columbia Faces Up to $20 Million Annual Hit From New H-1B Fee
A proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions (effective Sept 21, 2025) could cost Columbia $10–$20 million yearly,…
Texas-Only DACA Could Reshape National Policy, Experts Say
The Fifth Circuit limited parts of DACA on January 17, 2025 to Texas, keeping deportation protection nationwide but…
Chicago Protests Against ICE and National Guard Deployment
Thousands protested the Oct 8–9 National Guard deployment tied to Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago, where 500 troops…