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Police Warn Locals Not to Join Anti-Asylum Seeker Patrols
Police in Aberdeen warn residents against joining AAIM patrols near asylum accommodation, citing safety, legal and community risks, and urge reporting via official channels.
Migration Slowdown Intensifies Political Pressure on Labor Policy
Australia’s migration growth eased in 2025: net overseas migration dropped to 315,924 and population hit 27.54 million. Labor…
Immigration Backlogs Hit 11.3 Million, Critics Warn on Due Process
In 2025 USCIS faces an 11.3 million-case backlog and a 34,000-file frontlog while immigration courts exceed 3.6 million…
Weak economy pushes Ottawa to recalibrate immigration policy
Ottawa reduces immigration for 2025–2027: permanent resident targets fall to 395,000 (2025), 380,000 (2026), 365,000 (2027), and temporary…
Trump Tightens Citizenship Exam, Residents Race to Naturalize
Effective October 20, 2025, naturalization applicants who file Form N-400 will face a 20-question civics oral exam from…
Turkish Police Detain 106–113 Suspects in Istanbul Citizenship Scam
Istanbul-led raids arrested 113 suspects for a network that used fake appraisals and sham transactions to obtain 1,198…
After the H-1B Fee Hike, Global Paths for Indian Students
A $100,000 H-1B one-time fee, effective September 21, 2025, is prompting Indian students and employers to explore study-to-work…
India warns U.S. H-1B fee hike could dent exports and remittance
A proposed $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B petitions could slow India’s IT services exports and remittances. The…
Advocates Say Texas Guidance on Undocumented Tuition Remains Murky
Judge Reed O’Connor blocked the Texas Dream Act on June 4, 2025, removing in-state tuition for most undocumented…
3–5% H-1B Exposure in Indian IT; New $100K Fee Seen as Marginal
A proposed $100,000 one-time fee for new H-1B petitions from FY27 raises concerns but impacts are likely modest:…