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Immigration Enforcement Harms U.S. Workers, Research Shows
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations haven’t helped U.S.-born workers. According to Forbes, enforcement operations harm U.S. workers. This data contradicts the central justification of the government’s increasingly strict stance towards immigration. According to a study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research, areas subject to immigration enforcement operations...
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DSO Year-End Checklist
The end of the academic year is an ideal time for international students to seek DSO Guidance from their Designated School Official (DSO). A timely end of the year check-in helps ensure that your F-1 status remains in good standing. It lets students address potential issues now, rather than after...
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Congress Votes to End DHS Shutdown
The House of Representatives voted to end the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown on April 30, 2026. The move ends the longest DHS shutdown in U.S. history. Congress also secured funding for immigration enforcement for the rest of the fiscal year. Plans for an immigration enforcement budget faced scrutiny...
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Additional Immigration Security Checks Mandated for Applicants
Per new internal guidance given to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) employees, immigration applicants need additional security checks. Per the internal guidance, USCIS officers refrain from approving pending immigration cases if they haven’t undergone extended background checks. The new guidelines went into effect on April 27, 2026. According to...
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State Department Introduces New Asylum Screening Questions
The Department of State (DOS), according to media outlets like the Washington Post, implemented new asylum focused screening questions into every non-immigrant visa interview. According to these outlets, answering ‘yes’ to whether they’d face danger if they’d return to their home countries decreases their chances of acceptance. This change, if...
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