Situations
Situations that Explain all Immigration, Visa and Travel related questions, queries and information. Based of real-life scenarios and experiences.
Holiday Layoffs and U.S. Work Visas: Rights and Pathways
Layoffs during holidays create urgent immigration risks: H‑1B holders typically get a 60‑day window; OPT/STEM have strict unemployment limits. Collect documents, notify your DSO, explore H‑1B transfers or change‑of‑status (B‑2,…
Spring 2025 Travel Checklist for International Students to the U.S.
Prepare for Spring 2025 by securing valid passport, visa, signed I‑20/DS‑2019, and SEVIS receipt. Book flights 6–8 weeks…
Maintaining F-1 Status Over Winter Break: Do’s and Don’ts
During Winter break, F-1 students must keep SEVIS active, confirm I-20 and travel signatures, and carry essential documents.…
Canada PGWP Expirations Put Thousands of Graduates at Risk
Thirty‑one thousand six hundred ten PGWP holders were valid on Sept. 30, 2025, and most permits expire by…
Protests Rise as Border Patrol Prepares Louisiana Immigration Raids
Border Patrol’s two‑month Operation Swamp Sweep targets undocumented people in Louisiana and Mississippi. Officials cite public safety; advocates…
No verified ICE stop of Elaine Miles reported in Redmond
Claims that ICE detained Elaine Miles in Redmond spread on social media but lack verification from ICE, police,…
New Orleans Mayor-Elect Moreno Bolsters Immigrant Protections Now
Mayor-elect Helena Moreno is mobilizing legal outreach and community preparation ahead of a Border Patrol operation anticipated to…
Hispanic-Owned Businesses Temporarily Close Ahead of Swamp Sweep
About 250 Border Patrol agents deployed for Operation Swamp Sweep prompted temporary closures and reduced hours at Hispanic-owned…
Alleged Fork Stabbing on Lufthansa Flight Diverted to Logan Airport
A 28-year-old Indian graduate student allegedly stabbed two 17-year-olds aboard Lufthansa flight LH431 on Oct. 25, 2025, prompting…
Trump’s 2025 Immigration Crackdown Blocks Asylum at Ports of Entry
The Trump administration has paused all asylum grants and denials while sealing the southern border. This 'deep freeze'…