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2024–2025 Child Tax Credit: CTC $2,200 and New SSN Rule
For 2025 the CTC rises to $2,200 per child and will be inflation-indexed, but the ACTC refund cap stays $1,700 per child. A new rule requires at least one parent…
Overview of 2018-2025 Child Tax Credit, ODC, and ACTC Rules
Through 2025, families can claim a $2,000 CTC per qualifying child and $500 ODC if required TINs are…
U.S. Shutdown 2025: Trump’s Threats, Visa Delays, and Student Impacts
A partial shutdown began October 1, 2025, after missed appropriations. Trump’s threats raise chances of a prolonged stoppage,…
DePaul’s 30% Drop Triggers Budget Cuts Across U.S. Colleges
DePaul cut spending after a 30% fall in international enrollment and a near‑62% drop in new international graduate…
White House Compact Sets 15% Cap on International Undergrad Enrollments
The White House’s 10-point compact ties federal funding to conditions including a 15% cap on international undergraduates. DOJ…
US Introduces 128 Civics Questions for 2025 Naturalization Test
Effective October 20, 2025, USCIS will use a 128-question oral civics test for Form N-400 filings on/after that…
Google Layoffs Put O-1 Visa Holder at Risk—60 Days Left
A Google Cloud O-1 researcher impacted by layoffs has 60 days to find a new sponsor or leave.…
DV-2027 Green Card Lottery: A Complete Step-by-Step Application Guide
DV-2027 adds a $1 electronic registration fee due at entry, with registration expected in early October 2025 for…
U.S. 2025 Travel Restrictions: Full, Partial Bans, and Key Exemptions
A June 2025 212(f) proclamation suspended visas and entry for 12 countries and partially restricted seven more. New…
USCIS Highlights Twin Shield Surge in Minneapolis Fraud Cases
Operation Twin Shield (Sept. 19–28, 2025) saw USCIS, FBI, and ICE review 1,000+ cases in Minneapolis–St. Paul, flagging…