USCIS switches to 100 % e-payments for all immigration filings starting today
U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Mali as fuel blockade worsens security
U.S.–Mexico cattle trade still frozen as nations race to contain screwworm outbreak
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Federal Judge Puts Border Patrol Commander on a Short Leash in Chicago Immigration Crackdown
A federal judge ordered Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino to appear in court every day and wear a body camera after tear-gas incidents during “Operation Midway Blitz.” The ruling heightens judicial scrutiny of the Trump administration’s interior-enforcement surge and signals compliance risks for employers and communities in major U.S. cities.
USCIS Electronic-Payment Mandate Takes Effect—Paper Checks Now Rejected
USCIS now rejects any immigration filing paid by paper check or money order. As of Oct 28, fees must be paid electronically via ACH debit (Form G-1650) or credit card (Form G-1450). Employers risk lost priority dates if they haven’t updated payment workflows.
U.S. Embassy Urges Americans to Leave Mali Immediately Amid Fuel Blockade and Rising Terror Threat
The U.S. embassy in Bamako told Americans on Oct 28 to leave Mali “immediately” via commercial flights due to a jihadist fuel blockade and deteriorating security. The urgent alert raises duty-of-care stakes for businesses with expatriates in Mali and highlights limits on U.S. consular assistance beyond the capital.