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Google plans to increase PERM green card applications in 2026 for eligible employees, after pausing in 2023, with criteria including role requirements and office presence; this move aims to facilitate visa-to-green card transitions amid ongoing immigration policy uncertainties.
A US immigration judge ordered Mahmoud Khalil's deportation to Algeria or Syria due to alleged misrepresentation on his green card application, prompting an appeal from Khalil's lawyers and highlighting ongoing tensions over his pro-Palestinian activism amid broader US immigration enforcement.
An Irish woman with a US green card, Donna Hughes-Brown, faces deportation over a $25 bad cheque from 2015, despite her long residence and community work, raising concerns about immigration enforcement under recent legislation.
The Trump administration has reversed a Biden-era policy that protected children of H-1B visa holders from losing their legal status when they turn 21 while waiting for green cards, potentially affecting around 200,000 young people by requiring them to leave the US if their status is not extended.
The Trump administration continues aggressive deportation policies, including the detention of a legally residing Afghan interpreter who worked with the US military, sparking congressional outrage and calls for his release, amidst broader immigration enforcement and international trade developments.
The article reports on the case of Paola Clouatre, a Mexican national and wife of Marine Corps veteran Adrian Clouatre, who was detained by ICE while seeking a green card, highlighting the increased strictness of immigration enforcement under the current administration and its impact on military families, with some recruiters promoting enlistment as a way to gain protection from deportation, despite official clarifications that the Marine Corps cannot provide immigration relief.
Marine Corps veteran Adrian Clouatre's wife, Paola, who is still breastfeeding their baby, was detained by ICE and faces deportation due to a missed hearing related to her asylum case, highlighting increased enforcement and reduced discretion for military families under the current administration.
Rapper 21 Savage was unable to perform with Drake in Canada due to unknown reasons, despite recently obtaining his Green Card, which would have allowed him to legally leave the United States. Drake brought out Lil Baby instead, leaving fans puzzled. 21 Savage's immigration issues have been ongoing since 2019 when he was detained by immigration authorities for living in the US illegally on an expired visa.
Drake reveals in his new track "8AM in Charlotte" that his friend 21 Savage has received a green card, putting an end to years of immigration-related issues. The update comes as Drake prepares to perform in Toronto, where 21 Savage can now enter with his green card. 21 Savage, who was born in the UK and brought to the US at a young age, has been battling his immigration status for four years. The rapper was detained in 2019 and faced charges of firearm and controlled substance possession. With the green card, 21 Savage can now freely travel and perform in Canada and re-enter the US.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has broadened the parameters for backlogged skilled workers with approved I-140 petitions to obtain temporary work authorization (referred to as EAD), under ‘compelling circumstances’. This could help laid-off H-1B employees who are on track for a green card. Indians bear the brunt of the employment-based green card backlog with as many as 7.19 lakh mired in this backlog, as of September 30, 2021.
American Express has increased the welcome offer on its Green card to 60,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $3,000 within the first 6 months, along with a 20% statement credit on all travel and transit purchases for the first 6 months, up to a maximum of $200. This is the best offer seen on the card and is also available via referrals. The card has a $150 annual fee and earns 3x points on travel, transit, and dining.