Remain in Mexico 2.0: Implications for Asylum Seekers
Remain in Mexico 2.0, reinstated in 2025, returns many asylum seekers to Mexico for hearings via video or…
Birthright Citizenship in 2025: Courts Decide, Prompting Legal Battle
Executive Order 14160 sought to limit birthright citizenship for children of many noncitizen parents. Courts blocked the order;…
End of CHNV Parole: What It Means for Latin American Migrants
The CHNV Parole Program ended in 2025 after a Trump executive order. DHS enacted a 60–90 day wind-down,…
2025 Trump Immigration Orders: Effects on Students, H-1B Visas
Major 2025 U.S. immigration moves include EO 14160 limiting birthright citizenship (blocked), EO 14159 expanding removal and entry…
Trump’s 2025 Immigration Rules: Impact on F-1, H-1B, and Universities
A suite of 2025 executive actions tightened border controls and visa rules: expanded expedited removal (EO 14159), a…
Candace Owens Visa Case: Australia’s Character Test Upheld in 2025
On 15 October 2025 the High Court upheld the refusal of Candace Owens’ visa under Section 501, confirming…
Top Immigration Stories of 2025: Global Visa and Policy Roundup
2025 saw the U.S. impose a $100,000 one-time fee on new overseas H-1B filings with in-country exemptions, plus…
US Clarifies $100K H-1B Fee; Current Holders Exempt
USCIS clarified that the $100,000 fee applies to new H-1B petitions filed for beneficiaries outside the U.S.; in‑country…
F-1 to H-1B Change of Status: No $100,000 Fee for In-US Filings
The $100,000 surcharge applies mainly to H‑1B petitions filed from abroad, effective Sept 21, 2025. F‑1 students in…
How to Apply for U.S. Citizenship: Step-by-Step with Form N-400
To naturalize, file Form N-400 with supporting documents, attend biometrics, pass an interview with English and civics tests,…
Green Card vs Australian PR: Choosing the Best Path for You
The U.S. Green Card is employer- and sponsor-dependent, with possible long waits and policy uncertainty. Australia’s points-based PR…
H-1B Taxes and Residency: Navigating the Current U.S. Policy Landscape
A proposed $100,000 H-1B sponsorship fee effective September 21, 2025 is reshaping hiring. Tax residency (Substantial Presence Test)…
From F-1 to H-1B: Navigating U.S. Work Visas under Trump’s Reforms
New H-1B rules add a US$100,000 fee for petitions after September 21, 2025, and weight lottery selection by…
Australia Points vs H-1B Lottery: Which Path Suits Skilled Workers?
Australia’s points-based system emphasizes measurable skills and a predictable path to permanent residency from visas like Subclass 189.…