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U.S. immigration policy tracker covering executive actions, congressional legislation, state-level laws, and federal agency updates from USCIS, ICE, CBP, and the Department of State.
Laid-Off F-1 Visa Graduate Lands T-Mobile Role Within 60 Days
Aman Goyal's 60-day transition to T-Mobile serves as a guide for F-1 OPT students facing layoffs. The content details the 90-day unemployment rule, the necessity of reporting job changes to…
Sell or Hold Foreign Mutual Funds: A Practical Guide for Immigrants
Foreign mutual funds are classified as PFICs by the IRS, requiring complex annual reporting via Form 8621 for…
Direct Foreign Stocks: Safer, Simpler U.S. Tax Path for Immigrants
The 2026 U.S. tax guide for immigrants clarifies the reporting differences between direct stocks and pooled investments. It…
PFIC Tax Traps for Immigrants and NRIs: Real Examples and Alternatives
Owning non-U.S. mutual funds as a U.S. tax resident creates significant reporting burdens under the PFIC regime. Shareholders…
Export-Control Case Highlights Immigration Risks for NRIs and Visa Holders
A federal court in Oregon sentenced an Indian national for conspiring to route aviation components to Russia via…
FAA Issues 60-Day Flight Caution for Pacific and Latin America Routes
A new 60-day FAA caution for the eastern Pacific and Latin America warns of flight disruptions through March…
Iran briefly closes airspace to most flights as US tensions escalate
A five-hour closure of Iranian airspace on January 15, 2026, has triggered ongoing travel disruptions. Despite the reopening…
Utah Lawmaker Proposes SB 136 to Limit State Immigration Enforcement
Senate Bill 136 in Utah seeks to regulate ICE operations by requiring warrants for sensitive areas and banning…
Germany-Syria Talks Spotlight Deportations Amid Broader Immigration Shifts
The report highlights the critical role of a federal court stay in preserving Syrian TPS status amidst shifting…
Thailand Seeks Clarity as U.S. Visa Suspension Impacts 75 Countries
The U.S. will suspend immigrant visa issuance for Thailand and 74 other nations starting January 21, 2026, citing…