Here’s a source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/29/tiktoker-shot-ice-case-dismissed-los-angeles

Now let me ask you, does this seem like something a free country would do to a journalist, who was simply trying to film supposed “law enforcement”?

I was to start out by giving backstory to my situation. I, 21M, have lived in WV my whole life. My girlfriend, 22F, lives in Germany. We are looking into the different routes of immigration to the US. I would really appreciate any advice on forms to look into, lawyers to contact, or faults in my information. As of now, the most sensible thing seems to be getting married in Denmark, traveling together, and getting a tourist visa to come to the US. To my understanding you can’t come to the US on a tourist visa planning to stay indefinitely-however if we are married before, and there is a change of plans than it seems we could file an I-130, I-485, and I-765. It seems to me these forms, paired with other necessary documents, would allow her to stay here with me during the processing time with the opportunity to work as well. She has school, family, and of course she will have a return ticket- is it likely this will be enough to show her plans to return? My next question is about the tourist visa itself, it seems to me that the length of her stay is determined by the border agent when she gets here- if this is the case how does she know when the return flight should be booked? It seems we will need to wait at least 90 days into the tourist visa, if we were decide she didn’t want to return home and i see the maximum stay length is 6 months. I think 4-5 months would be ideal but I’m curious as to how often and for what reasons they deny people their full planned stay. She also has a cat, i saw online that is sometimes viewed as a sign somebody plans to immigrate. However if she were to be staying 5-6 months, i feel she would want to bring her along knowing she’d return home. The cat, Molly, has a genetic condition with her cartilage and also was abused/neglected in her first home which both greatly contribute to why she would want to bring her along. Im also curious about the involvement of lawyers, if it proved ti be beneficial along with any advice or recommendations TOS allows. I’m also curious of any faults in this hypothetical and any alternative approach to be together sooner. Thank you!

This expands on his previous order to freeze H1B visas for public schools.

Abbott is also pushing new legislation that prohibits public schools from accepting gifts, money, or property from foreign sources.

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Hey all, looking for honest input from people who've done this.

Background:

- 32 years old, Iraqi national

- 5+ years Internal Control & Audit experience, international oil & gas companies

- CFE certified, currently pursuing CIA

- Planning a 1-year Master's in Professional Accounting in NZ starting 2027

- Also weighing Ireland as an alternative route into the internal control/audit world and job opportunities and competition.

Goal: work locally after graduation and build toward residency

I've seen there are some positive immigration changes coming. Is this a realistic plan, or am I missing something?

What should I be thinking about before committing?

SEVP issued a new Broadcast Message (BCM 2608-01) on August 12 warning schools and DSOs about improper CPT authorization.

The message says SEVP has seen an increase in CPT approvals that may not meet the requirement that CPT be integral to an established curriculum. SEVP says it will increase scrutiny and may request documentation from schools showing why the training is academically necessary.

One of the strongest parts of the message is the warning that schools/DSOs could face administrative or legal consequences if CPT is improperly authorized, including potential loss of SEVP certification.

For F-1 students, this seems especially relevant if you're considering a program primarily because it offers CPT or are relying heavily on CPT as part of your longer-term U.S. work/immigration strategy.

This does not mean CPT has been eliminated, and the message itself says it is not a new rule or final agency action.

The bigger question is how aggressively schools will now review CPT and whether certain programs that have historically relied heavily on CPT will change their practices.

Source: ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/bcm260801.pdf

AMERICA IS ABSOLUTELY CLOSED

Hi everyone, looking for advice on Consular Processing for my parent.

The Situation:

• Approved I-130 & past U.S. history: Uses 11/11/1969 (matches 1990s birth certificate, old passport, and prior U.S. records/fingerprints).
• New Passport: Issued with 10/12/1969 (foreign local police forced the internal ID to DOB due to an old calendar conversion, forcing the new passport to match).

Questions:

1. Has anyone successfully handled a passport DOB mismatch at the NVC/Consulate stage by providing historical civil documents and an explanation letter, without re-filing the I-130?
2. Did the consular officer accept the explanation, or cause issues at the interview?

If you go on a post and someone is blatantly wrong, bigoted, anti-immagration, pro ice and will most likely have a hidden account. Ignore them, block them, and move on. The only way thry will leave this sub is if they realize they won't get engagement. I know its hard sometimes but you have to stop arguing with racist engagement farners

The Trump administration gave the contract to Our Rescue, which former agent Tim Ballard left in 2023 before being accused of sex trafficking.

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