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For audio listeners, you can listen to our audio version of the News Digest here. You can also join our Immigration News Digest Newsletter here. At 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, funding for federal agencies lapsed after Congress failed to pass a stopgap spending bill, triggering a government shutdown. While essential work continues, many government functions have slowed or stopped, and more than 750,000 …

WR Immigration’s September global immigration recap highlights key developments, including the launch of the EU’s Entry/Exit system (EES), China’s new K visa for young science and technology professionals, India’s e-Arrival card requirement for travelers, Australia’s real-time employer compliance monitoring activity, and more. EU – New Entry/Exit System (EES) Set to Begin Operations in October The EU’s new digital Entry/Exit System …

Overview A federal lawsuit was filed today challenging the legality of the recently issued Presidential Proclamation that imposes a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B petitions for foreign workers seeking initial entry into the U.S. The complaint, filed by multiple states, businesses, and affected individuals, argues the Proclamation exceeds the President’s legal authority and violates multiple federal laws and constitutional principles. This bulletin outlines the …

The AFL Grand Final is scheduled for 12:30am EDT on Saturday, September 27th (9:30pm PDT on Friday, September 26th) 2025. It brings together the Australian community across the United States and is a fun (but very late) night for all. The USAFL has compiled this wonderful list of 2025 AFL Grand Final Watch Parties and we wanted to make sure …