U.S. to reinstate rule not granting green cards to people using public benefits

U.S. to reinstate rule not granting green cards to people using public benefits

MIAMI: The Trump administration is reinstating a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits such as food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and more. The “public charge” policy appeared in the Federal Register on Thursday and will be officially released on July 20.The policy, implemented in February 2020, was one of … Read more

Pregnant women can’t come to this country: Trump administration cracks down on ‘birth tourism’ after US Supreme Court rules on birthright citizenship

Pregnant women can't come to this country: Trump administration cracks down on 'birth tourism' after US Supreme Court rules on birthright citizenship

Stephen Miller says US should ‘seriously consider’ ban on pregnant tourists The Trump administration is considering tighter restrictions on pregnant foreign travelers entering the United States, with White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller saying officials would “take a hard look” at the idea in the wake of the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on … Read more

H1-B exemption? USCIS says some visa holders may not need to leave the U.S. to process green cards

H1-B exemption? USCIS says some visa holders may not need to leave the U.S. to process green cards

Thousands of U.S. H1-B visa holders may no longer be automatically required to leave the country when applying for permanent residence, after U.S. immigration authorities issued clarification on a controversial new policy introduced by the Trump administration.A few days ago, the Trump administration issued a major policy memorandum narrowing the conditions under which foreigners can … Read more

‘I’d rather die in my country’: Why immigrants choose voluntary departure rather than detention or asylum in U.S.

'I'd rather die in my country': Why immigrants choose voluntary departure rather than detention or asylum in U.S.

A growing number of U.S. immigrants are abandoning legal proceedings and choosing to leave the country, with many being held in detention centers. It comes amid a surge in voluntary departures under the Trump administration.Court data obtained by the Vera Institute of Justice shows that between January 2025 and March this year, immigration judges issued … Read more

From ‘ICE OUT’ to ‘Free Palestine’ to gun violence: How politics took center stage at the Oscars

From 'ICE OUT' to 'Free Palestine' to gun violence: How politics took center stage at the Oscars

Several artists took to the Oscars red carpet and stage on Sunday to not only protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies but also advocate for Palestinian liberation, intensifying artist-driven activism at the entertainment awards show.The “BE GOOD” and “ICE OUT” badges at the Oscars drew less attention than last month’s Grammys, but some attendees who … Read more