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Starting in fiscal year 2025, the United States will levy a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee on most non-immigrant visa categories, a change anticipated to significantly increase the cost of entry for millions of prospective travellers.
The fee, a component of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed…
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Travellers flying to the United States through Canadian pre-clearance facilities may soon find the screening process less cumbersome, as Canada considers eliminating mandatory shoe removal.
The move is prompted by the United States’ decision to end mandatory shoe removal at its airport…
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A lawsuit filed by Job Garcia, a US citizen, against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has amplified the ongoing debate surrounding the tactics employed by federal immigration agents during enforcement operations.
Garcia, a 37-year-old photographer and Ph.D. student, is suing for $1…
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Intensified immigration enforcement under the Trump administration is triggering significant labour shortages across vital sectors of the US economy, impacting industries ranging from agriculture and meat processing to major corporations like Disney and Amazon.
The clampdown, which has led to…
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US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a formal advisory alerting lawful permanent residents that criminal histories now pose a greater risk to their immigration status, potentially leading to removal proceedings.
The agency's notice highlights the federal government's intensified…
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Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the US are currently experiencing substantial delays in the processing of their I-90 forms, the application required to renew or replace their green cards.
Data released by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) indicates a significant increase in…
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The deportation of eight foreign nationals to South Sudan by the United States government has ignited a fierce legal and ethical debate, raising questions about executive power and the treatment of non-citizen convicts.
The individuals, none of whom hold South Sudanese citizenship, were…
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Amid the Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement campaign, new data reveals a significant increase in the detention of undocumented immigrants without criminal records, prompting growing concern and renewed scrutiny of deportation policies.
The shift, evident in figures…
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A mobile application designed to alert users to nearby immigration enforcement activity, ICEBlock, has become a lightning rod in a national debate, rocketing to the top of the US App Store charts following public criticism from senior government officials.
The app, developed by tech…
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A renewed debate surrounding the EB-1 visa, often termed the "Einstein visa," has erupted following a House Judiciary Committee hearing that scrutinised the eligibility criteria and raised questions of potential double standards.
The visa, designed for individuals of "extraordinary ability,"…
