IMMIGRATION NEWS
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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.
The plan, outlined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), would expand the…
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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 misconduct involving a minor.
Eshun immigrated to the United States in 2011,…
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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 advanced screening, bringing together resources from the Department of Homeland Security…
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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 televised interview that the list of affected nations will increase, though she…
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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 decision to end automatic extensions of work permits. The revised rules affect…
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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 citizenship is constitutional.
🔹 What’s at Issue
On January 20, 2025, in the…
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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…
