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Immigration

Things to Know Before Applying for US Citizenship
Immigration

Things to Know Before Applying for US Citizenship

Applying for US citizenship is a major step that brings both opportunities and responsibilities. Before submitting your application, it’s important to understand eligibility requirements, the application process, test…

Dec 11, 2025
US Green Card Holder Detained at Airport, Deported Over Decades-Long Case
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US Green Card Holder Detained at Airport, Deported Over Decades-Long Case

A U.S. immigration judge has ordered the deportation and lifetime ban from the United States of a long-time lawful permanent resident after federal authorities determined past drug-related convictions could be classif…

Dec 11, 2025
Trump's New Gold Card Lets Foreigners Buy U.S. Residency for $1 Million
Immigration

Trump's New Gold Card Lets Foreigners Buy U.S. Residency for $1 Million

The United States has officially launched the "Gold Card," a new immigration program that allows wealthy foreigners to obtain U.S. residency in exchange for a substantial financial “gift.” Under the scheme, individual…

Dec 10, 2025
US to Require Tourists to Submit Five-Year Social Media History
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US to Require Tourists to Submit Five-Year Social Media History

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule that would require travellers from visa-waiver countries to disclose their social media history from the past five years when applying for entry to the United States.Th…

Dec 10, 2025
U.S. Seeks to Strip Citizenship from Ex-Marine Originally from Ghana
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U.S. Seeks to Strip Citizenship from Ex-Marine Originally from Ghana

The DOJ has filed a civil action seeking to revoke the U.S. citizenship of a former Marine, Nicholas Eshun — originally from Ghana — after he was court‑martialed and dishonorably discharged for alleged sexual miscondu…

Dec 9, 2025
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Why the US Has Launched a New Vetting Centre for Foreign Nationals
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Why the US Has Launched a New Vetting Centre for Foreign Nationals

USCIS has established a new vetting centre in Atlanta to expand security checks on foreign nationals seeking entry or residency in the United States.The agency says the centre will operate as a central hub for advance…

Dec 8, 2025
Trump Administration Plans Major Expansion of US Travel Ban to 30+ Countries
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Trump Administration Plans Major Expansion of US Travel Ban to 30+ Countries

The Trump administration is preparing to widen its travel ban to include more than 30 countries, marking a significant expansion of existing restrictions.Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed during a tele…

Dec 7, 2025
Will Green Card and H-1B Visa Holders Be Affected by 18-Month EAD Validity Limit?
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Will Green Card and H-1B Visa Holders Be Affected by 18-Month EAD Validity Limit?

USCIS has reduced the validity period for Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs) to 18 months for several categories of foreign workers, effective from 5 December 2025. This policy change follows the agency's decis…

Dec 6, 2025
U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order: A Landmark Case That Could Redefine American Citizenship
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U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order: A Landmark Case That Could Redefine American Citizenship

In a decision with potentially far-reaching consequences, the Supreme Court of the United States has agreed to decide whether the executive order signed by Donald J. Trump that attempts to end automatic birthright cit…

Dec 5, 2025
H-1B Visa Holders Face Complex US Tax Obligations
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H-1B Visa Holders Face Complex US Tax Obligations

Foreign professionals in the United States on H-1B visas face a complex mix of federal, state, and local taxes that often mirror the obligations of citizens.Although the H-1B programme permits holders to live and work…

Dec 5, 2025
USCIS Cuts Validity of Work Permits From 5 Years to 18 Months for Many Immigrants
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USCIS Cuts Validity of Work Permits From 5 Years to 18 Months for Many Immigrants

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has sharply revised its immigration policy, shortening how long certain work permits remain valid for noncitizens. On December 4, 2025, USCIS announced that Employment Authorization Do…

Dec 5, 2025
Proposed OPT Tax Could Reduce Take-Home Pay for International Students
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Proposed OPT Tax Could Reduce Take-Home Pay for International Students

International students working in the United States through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme may soon face lower take-home pay under a proposed law that would end their exemption from federal payroll ta…

Dec 5, 2025
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New H-1B Visa Changes: Applicants Must Reveal Social Media Accounts
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New H-1B Visa Changes: Applicants Must Reveal Social Media Accounts

The Trump administration has introduced significant changes to the H-1B visa programme, including expanded digital vetting of applicants and a new $100,000 petition fee for employers. The measures, set to take effect…

Dec 4, 2025
H-1B and OPT Workers Could Be Affected by Proposed US Immigration Freeze
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H-1B and OPT Workers Could Be Affected by Proposed US Immigration Freeze

Representative Chip Roy of Texas has introduced the Pausing All Admissions Until Security Ensured (PAUSE) Act, a bill that would halt most immigration to the United States and dismantle several existing visa programme…

Dec 3, 2025
H-2A Farm Nonimmigrant Workers Could See Drop in Minimum Hourly Wages
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H-2A Farm Nonimmigrant Workers Could See Drop in Minimum Hourly Wages

The US Department of Labor has issued an interim final rule that will change how wages are set for foreign agricultural workers employed under the H-2A visa programme, with new rates due to take effect in 2026.The rul…

Dec 3, 2025
Why Thousands of International Graduates Could Lose Status in Canada
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Why Thousands of International Graduates Could Lose Status in Canada

Tens of thousands of international graduates in Canada are approaching the end of their post-graduation work permits, leaving many unsure of whether they will be able to stay and work in the country.According to recen…

Dec 3, 2025
Federal Authorities Plan Immigration Sweep Targeting Somali Immigrants in Minnesota
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Federal Authorities Plan Immigration Sweep Targeting Somali Immigrants in Minnesota

Federal authorities are preparing a targeted immigration-enforcement operation in Minnesota that will focus on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S., source tell AP. The operation — reportedly scheduled to b…

Dec 2, 2025
Aggressive Deportation Tactics Put Communities at Risk, HRW Says
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Aggressive Deportation Tactics Put Communities at Risk, HRW Says

Human Rights Watch says immigration enforcement tactics used under the Trump administration are weakening protections for undocumented crime survivors and discouraging them from seeking help.The group’s new 50-page re…

Dec 2, 2025
Green Card Update: Important Changes Coming in December
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Green Card Update: Important Changes Coming in December

The US government has ordered a sweeping review of previously issued Green Cards and will introduce universal biometric screening for all non-citizens later this month.The Trump administration has directed immigration…

Dec 2, 2025
U.S. Senator Introduces Bill That Would Eliminate Dual Citizenship
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U.S. Senator Introduces Bill That Would Eliminate Dual Citizenship

US Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) has introduced the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, a bold proposal aiming to end dual citizenship in the United States. Under the bill, U.S. citizens would no longer be permitted t…

Dec 2, 2025
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