immigration

Politics Oct 9

White House Bars Microsoft From Hiring Foreign Workers Over Fraud Claims

Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft and other tech firms of defrauding the H-1B visa system by replacing American workers with cheaper foreign labor.

2 min read BBC US

Politics Sep 30

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Resume Deporting Migrants to Third Countries

The Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to deport migrants to countries other than their own, lifting a lower court's block on the practice.

2 min read Google News US

Politics Sep 30

Green Card Backlog: Why Some Applicants Wait Decades for US Permanent Residency

The US green card backlog has grown to more than 1.1 million people in employment-based categories alone. Here is why some applicants wait decades, who gets hit hardest, and what you can do about it.

6 min read Headings Feature

Politics Sep 30

H-1B Visa Timeline and Costs: What US Employers Need to Know Before Filing

The H-1B visa process runs on a fixed annual clock, from registration in March to an October start date. Here is the full timeline, the real costs, and the mistakes that sink applications.

6 min read Headings Feature

Politics Sep 30

Green Card Backlog Explained: Why Some Applicants Wait Decades

Millions of people are stuck in a green card backlog that stretches into the 2040s for some countries. Here's how the system works, who gets hit hardest, and what applicants can actually do.

5 min read Headings Feature

Politics Sep 30

Asylum in America: How the Process Works, Wait Times, and Recent Policy Changes

The U.S. asylum system is a maze of legal deadlines, court backlogs, and shifting rules. Here is how it actually works, how long it takes, and what changed in the last few years.

5 min read Headings Feature

Politics Sep 30

The US Citizenship Test: What to Expect, How to Prepare, and Why Pass Rates Vary So Much by State

The naturalization exam trips up thousands of applicants every year, and where you live can shape your odds. Here's how the test works and how to prepare.

5 min read Headings Feature

Politics Sep 30

DACA in 2026: Who Qualifies, What Work Rights Remain, and the Paths Still Open

Roughly 535,000 Dreamers still hold DACA protections and work permits, but a federal appeals court ruling has left the program's future in the hands of the Supreme Court. Here is where things stand and what recipients should do now.

6 min read Headings Feature

Politics Sep 30

The H-1B Lottery in 2026: What Employers and Workers Need to Know Before Filing

The H-1B filing season is more expensive and more scrutinized than ever. Here's how the lottery works, what it costs, and how to avoid the mistakes that sink applications.

5 min read Headings Feature

Politics Sep 30

Democrats Demand Protections After Court Backs Third Country Deportations

Democratic lawmakers are pushing back after a federal court ruling cleared the way for third country deportations, calling the decision indefensible and demanding new legal safeguards.

2 min read Google News US

World Sep 30

Venezuelan Man Shot by ICE Agent in Austin Charged With Assault

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, shot in the back by an ICE officer in Austin, now faces up to 20 years in prison on a federal assault charge. His lawyers say they learned of his court appearance after it happened.

2 min read BBC US

World Sep 30

California Bans Electric-Shock Gloves for Police After ICE Plans to Equip Agents

California lawmakers moved to ban electric-shock gloves for law enforcement after ICE confirmed plans to arm its agents with the devices.

2 min read Google News US

Politics Sep 29

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Deport Migrants to Third Countries

The high court lifted a lower court's block on removals to nations with no ties to the migrants, clearing the way for expedited deportations.

2 min read NPR News