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Toronto Star
2 days ago
- General
- Toronto Star
Attorneys sue to restore deportation protections for abused and neglected migrant children
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Newsweek
10-07-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Green-Card Sponsorship Skyrockets as US Employers Offer Visa Support
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The number of job postings that offer green-card sponsorship has increased, analysis shows. According to a Hiring Lab analysis, ads posted on Indeed that mention visa support have almost quadrupled since 2021. However, jobs offering sponsorship still make up only a tiny fraction of ads placed. Why It Matters Immigrants are key to the U.S. economy, and many bipartisan groups have called for migrants to take on jobs in the U.S. The Office of Homeland Security Statistics estimated there were 12.8 million lawful permanent residents, or green-card holders, living in the U.S. on January 1, 2024. However, since beginning his second term, President Donald Trump has overseen a crackdown on immigration. While much attention has focused on the administration targeting those without legal status, the administration has revoked green cards belonging to those it views as having broken the law, and there have been reported cases of green-card holders being detained. An information packet and an American flag are placed on a chair before the start of a naturalization ceremony at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Miami Field Office on August 17, 2018, in Miami,... An information packet and an American flag are placed on a chair before the start of a naturalization ceremony at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Miami Field Office on August 17, 2018, in Miami, where 142 citizenship candidates from 33 countries took the Oath of Allegiance. More AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee What To Know In June 2021, the share of jobs that offered green-card support fell to 0.04 percent. This increased to a peak of 0.16 percent in October 2024, then fell slightly to 0.14 percent in May 2025. That means the job posts that offer visa support has increased by almost 285 percent from the pre-pandemic baseline to October 2024. In terms of geographical distribution, 20 percent of job postings offering immigration support in May 2025 were based in New York. Other states that had a relatively high proportion of visa-supporting job ads were California and Illinois. Meanwhile, medical fields were most likely to offer visa support, with physician and surgeon jobs making up 3.2 percent of the jobs that offered visa support posted in May 2025. Indeed also analyzed job seeker search information and found that the share of searches on Indeed's U.S. site that mentioned visas sponsorship reached a high of 0.1 percent in January 2025 but has since fallen to its lowest levels since 2022. The majority of job searches looking for visa support come from the U.K. (12.9 percent), closely followed by India (12.6 percent) and Brazil (10.4 percent.) What People Are Saying The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, on X, formerly Twitter, on May 5: "Green cards and visas will be revoked if an alien breaks the law." It said in a later post: "USCIS works alongside our @DHSgov and @StateDept partners each day to keep America, and Americans, safe. From designating foreign terrorist organizations to imposing sanctions, we're taking action to protect and secure our nation for your families, friends, and future." What Happens Next With the Trump administration cracking down on green-card holders, it is likely that it will continue to revoke green cards and visas, potentially affecting employers' choice to advertise visa support. Meanwhile, the processing time for replacing green cards is surging, affecting those with cards hoping to renew their citizenship.
Newsweek
09-07-2025
- General
- Newsweek
Green Card Holders Face Major Immigration Backlog: What to Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The U.S. immigration system has faced growing strain, with a backlog of pending applications reaching an all-time high of 11.3 million, according to data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The slowdown in processing and rising delays have left millions of applicants in a state of legal and personal limbo, and green card replacement delays have added to the frustration. Form I‑90 processing times have increased dramatically, now taking more than eight months to complete. Despite this surge in wait times, experts say green card holders should not panic. "While it may be surprising, from a legal and practical perspective, the sharp increase in Form I-90 processing times is not of concern. There is already a policy fix in place," Morgan Bailey, a partner at Mayer Brown and former senior official at the Department of Homeland Security, told Newsweek. An information packet and an American flag are placed on a chair before the start of a naturalization ceremony at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Miami Field Office, Friday, August 17, 2018, in Miami.... An information packet and an American flag are placed on a chair before the start of a naturalization ceremony at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Miami Field Office, Friday, August 17, 2018, in Miami. More Wilfredo Lee/AP When a lawful permanent resident files a Form I‑90 to renew an expiring green card, USCIS immediately issues a receipt notice, which automatically extends the validity of the expired card for 48 months. "Presenting the expired green card alongside the receipt notice is legally equivalent to having an unexpired green card. The receipt notice itself includes language explaining that it extends the green card, so there should not be confusion on the part of employers, airlines, or others. "An expired green card does not mean an expired status." USCIS has long acknowledged that it prioritizes applications that impact an individual's immigration status more directly, diverting resources away from lower-risk tasks like card renewals. Still, for the millions caught in the backlog, the key is understanding that status remains intact, and the paperwork, though delayed, does not affect the right to live and work in the U.S. If green card holders need to prove their status to employers, airlines, or immigration officers while waiting for their new card, the receipt notice plus the expired card is fully valid. Those without either document can request an ADIT (I‑551) stamp at a local USCIS office, which serves as temporary proof of permanent residency for work, travel, or reentry to the country. "This is somewhat similar to a US citizen whose status remains unchanged even if they don't have a valid passport. We can think of it like an expired passport—you are still a citizen," Bailey said. While the backlog highlights wider strains in the immigration system, experts stress that understanding the protections in place can help green card holders avoid unnecessary worry—and stay legally covered until their new card arrives. "The filing of the Form I-90 does not actually confer an immigration benefit—it simply updates the physical proof of the individual's status. Permanent resident status doesn't expire, even if the card does—and is only lost through formal government action," Bailey said. The Trump administration has revoked visas and green cards of foreign students that they have alleged are connected to pro-Hamas activities. This includes participating in campus protests and distributing materials, such as flyers. The moves come amid an aggressive deportation agenda after President Donald Trump directed his administration to remove millions of undocumented immigrants as part of a hard line mass removal policy. Beyond targeting those without legal status, immigrants with valid visas and green cards have also faced detention under the government's sweeping enforcement operations. Newsweek has documented numerous cases involving green-card holders and applicants being caught up in the immigration raids.
Newsweek
30-06-2025
- General
- Newsweek
US Immigration Service Announces Change From July 1: What to Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plans to change its text alert number beginning July 1. Why It Matters The agency is set to discontinue sending text alerts from the number 468-311, also known as GOV-311. Going forward, applicants are expected to receive text messages from a new number: 872466, which stands for USA-IMM, short for "U.S.A. Immigration." This change is important for anyone who receives text updates from USCIS, such as case status alerts and appointment reminders. USCIS recommends saving its new number to your contacts to help avoid confusion or mistaking official messages for spam. An information packet and an American flag on a chair ahead of a naturalization ceremony at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Miami Field Office on August 17, 2018. An information packet and an American flag on a chair ahead of a naturalization ceremony at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Miami Field Office on August 17, 2018. Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo What To Know USCIS mainly uses text alerts to reach applicants who have chosen to receive electronic notifications. This option, available through Form G-1145, lets applicants receive case updates by text and email. These messages usually include the receipt number and details on how to track their case status online. USCIS said the change was intended to make messages easier to identify and to strengthen public confidence. Form G-1145, officially called E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, is an optional form provided by USCIS that allows applicants to receive text and email updates when their application or petition has been accepted. While it does not grant any immigration benefit on its own, many applicants attach it to forms—such as the I-485, which is used to apply for a green card—to receive quicker confirmation that their paperwork has been received. The form helps applicants track their case by providing a receipt number and instructions for checking status updates online. In another change earlier this month, USCIS said it would require every new permanent residency application to have a renewed medical examination form. Applicants were previously allowed to use the same forms indefinitely. In March, sudden changes to a range of application forms created confusion among applicants, prompting a lawsuit from immigration attorneys and leading USCIS to reverse course and provide at least a two-week transition period for the new forms to take effect. Applicants should also remain cautious of scams. USCIS would never ask for payment or passwords via text message. If you receive suspicious messages claiming to be from USCIS, do not respond. Instead, report the message through the official USCIS website to help protect yourself and others from fraud. What People Are Saying United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced: "Effective July 1, 2025, USCIS will no longer send text (SMS) messages from the phone number 468-311 (GOV-311). Our new number will be 872466 (USAIMM)." What Happens Next USCIS recommends that users add the new number to their contacts and disregard any texts from the old number beginning July 1.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
How to watch Panthers vs Lightning Game 1: TV, streaming, timing and all the NHL Playoffs heat you need to know
(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) The battle for Florida is back and it's going to be nasty. The defending champs, Florida Panthers , are clashing with their old rivals, the Tampa Bay Lightning , in Game 1 of their opening-round Stanley Cup Playoff series tonight. The odds? Basically a coin flip. The stakes? Through the roof. Here's everything you need to know before puck drop, from where to watch to when it all kicks off: Game Time & Date Matchup: Lightning vs Panthers (Game 1, First Round) Date: Tuesday, April 22 Start time: 8:30 p.m. ET Location: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida How to Watch It Live by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like News For Jack Nicholson, 87, He Has Been Confirmed To Be... Reportingly Undo TV Channel: ESPN Streaming: Fubo (free trial available) Sean McDonough, Ray Ferraro, and Emily Kaplan are on the call tonight, bringing all the action straight from the booth. Can't catch it on cable? Stream the whole thing on Fubo, they've got ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and 200+ channels in their lineup (just make sure to check the participating plans). Perfect if you want to ditch cable and still catch the full Stanley Cup madness. Prefer Radio? They've Got That Too Radio Broadcast: SiriusXM Whether you're stuck in traffic or walking the dog, you can listen live on SiriusXM. New users get a free 4-month trial — tune in for nonstop NHL action, plus other leagues like NFL, MLB, and more. Why This Game Is a Must-Watch Florida is the reigning Eastern Conference champ. Tampa Bay won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021. The regular-season series? Split 2–2. The all-time matchup? Lightning lead it narrowly. Translation: this rivalry is pure chaos. Both squads are loaded with firepower, and Game 1 will likely set the tone for what could be the most entertaining series of the first round. Important NHL 2025 Playoff Dates Keep these on your radar as the playoffs heat up: First Round: Began April 19 NHL Draft Lottery: May 5 or 6 Scouting Combine: June 1–7 Stanley Cup Final Game 7 (if needed): June 23 NHL Draft (L.A.): June 27–28 Whether you're team Bolts or Cats, one thing's for sure: this series is going to be wild. Grab your snacks, pick your side, and don't miss a second. Also read - 'That's my hubby!' Kate Seguin lights up Instagram after Tyler Seguin's clutch Game 2 goal Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
