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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 in specialised roles, it also places them within a detailed tax system that can…
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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 Documents (EADs) for many immigrants will now expire after just 18 months — down…
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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 taxes.
A bill known as the OPT Fair Tax Act, introduced by Senator Tom Cotton, would…
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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 in late 2025, will reshape the process for skilled foreign workers and the…
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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 programmes.
The proposal, backed by conservative advocacy groups including the Immigration…
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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 rule updates the method used to calculate the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR), the…
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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 recent figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), more than 31,…
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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 begin in the coming days — is expected to center on the Minneapolis–St. Paul…
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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 report argues that aggressive deportation measures are deterring victims from…
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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 officials to reassess Green Cards granted to nationals from countries considered…
