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Scientist Yanping Chen is seeking to enforce a contempt order against journalist Catherine Herridge over the leak of confidential immigration records.
The 9th Circuit has revived the asylum bid of a Mexican mother and her children who escaped masked men. The immigration appeals panel had disobeyed its own precedent.
The US visa policy needs change. To protect American workers, we must consider the real-world impact of immigration policy.
Having a Canadian ancestor can significantly reduce university tuition costs. Canadian universities charge international students much more than Canadian citizens.
Since September 1, 2017, all US passports have been invalid for travel to DPRK. The restrictions have been extended until August 31, 2027. Travelers should be aware of the latest changes.
DHS is rescinding the public charge ground of inadmissibility regulations. This change restores broader discretion for DHS officers. Aliens are advised to review the updated information.
The new public charge rule replaces clearly defined guidelines with a system that has no guardrails or objective standards, leaving immigration attorneys guessing. This could impact immigrants who…
A California federal judge denied a bid by Meta employees to block the company's allegedly AI-tainted layoffs. The court requested more information on how Meta selected employees for termination.
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a Salvadoran woman does not have an immigration status, affecting her deportation case. Read the details.
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has declined to revisit a Guatemalan man's asylum bid, finding he was not specifically targeted by MS-13 due to his membership in a particular group or beliefs.
The US Supreme Court's asylum ruling may have significant implications for migrants. What does it mean for you?
The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that a 6-year-old girl cannot face 'exceptional hardship' if her father is deported. The board stated that the father can take his daughter with him.
A California federal judge has ordered the federal government to improve conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center. The judge found that the conditions at the center are inhumane and…
USCIS updates TPS placeholder dates for certain countries. Employers should review their reverification calendars and records.
The DHS has ended the ‘Duration of Status’ rule for students, exchange visitors, and foreign media. They must now apply for an extension of stay to remain in the US lawfully.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is amending its regulations to change the admission period in the F, J, and I classifications from duration of status to an admission for a fixed time…
The Eleventh Circuit ruled that noncitizens awaiting U visas are not entitled to leave and reenter the US, affecting many immigrants, including crime victims and their families.
The DHS has introduced a new regulation for immigration applications, giving immigration officers more discretion to scrutinize applications for public charge.
The Trump administration has sued Maryland over tuition discounts for undocumented students, alleging a violation of federal law.
Recent decisions and policy updates are making incompetent immigration lawyers more vulnerable. This is a bad time to be a bad immigration lawyer. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)…
The US Court has clarified the requirements for appeals on removal decisions. Now, it is necessary to provide evidence of ineffective counsel. The court ruled that a copy of a bar complaint and…
DHS has been sanctioned for evading a ruling to restore legal status to hundreds of thousands of migrants whose parole was terminated en masse. The court's decision may have significant implications…
DHS has finalized fixed admission terms for foreign students. This may affect students planning to study in the US. Learn about the new rules to understand how they may impact your plans.
Since Bill C-3 took effect on December 15, 2025, older Americans have emerged as a significant share of those claiming Canadian citizenship by descent. For many, the appeal is a second option in…
A federal judge in Rhode Island has refused to pause his ruling on restarting immigration processing. The decision was made on June 5. The judge found that the government would not be harmed by…
A US ICE agent is facing assault charges for brandishing a gun at another motorist. The US Department of Justice is backing the agent, arguing he should be able to seek immunity in federal court.
The US Supreme Court has completed its latest term. Federal appeals courts had varying degrees of success. One court had its best showing in years, while another felt déjà vu.
The UK-USA Double Taxation Convention allows companies to reduce their tax burden. To do this, you need to claim repayment of UK Income Tax. Read our article to learn how to do this.
A DC federal judge has temporarily blocked a US State Department policy aimed at fighting censorship. The policy was found to be unlawful and targeted people for their protected viewpoints.
A California federal court has allowed foreign students to continue their lawsuit against the mass revocation of student visas. The students accuse the US State Department of implementing a policy…
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