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U.S. flag, mock passport, 100 dollar banknote and H-1B visa application form are seen in this illustration taken Sept. 26, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Dec 26, 2025

Judge rejects challenge to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee

A federal judge rejected a challenge by the largest U.S. business lobby group to President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas.

A small memorial of flags, flowers, other items are seen in a planter Nov. 28, 2025, near the site where two National Guard members were shot in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Dec 1, 2025

Asylum decisions halted after shooting of National Guard members

The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy speaks to the media alongside Sean O'Brien, President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, from left, Chris Sununu, president & CEO of Airlines for America, Vice President JD Vance and aviation industry representatives, about the impact of the government shutdown on the aviation industry, outside of the West Wing of the White House on Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Nov 14, 2025

Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers’ licenses

The Transportation Department's new restrictions that would severely limit which immigrants can get commercial driver's licenses are on hold.

Visa and Mastercard cards are placed on a keyboard in this illustration taken September 24, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Nov 10, 2025

Visa, Mastercard reach $38B swipe fee settlement, draw opposition

Visa and Mastercard proposed an antitrust settlement to lower swipe fees after a judge rejected a deal; retail groups say it’s inadequate.

U.S. flag, mock passport, 100 dollar banknote and H-1B visa application form are seen in this illustration taken Sept. 26, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Oct 17, 2025

Major business group sues over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee

The largest U.S. business lobbying group filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas.

Relief for Marylanders is waiting with the Credit Card Competition Act
Aug 1, 2025

Relief for Marylanders is waiting with the Credit Card Competition Act

Maryland merchants and consumers face rising swipe fees. The Credit Card Competition Act could bring relief by boosting payment network competition.

Student protesters gather inside their encampment on the Columbia University campus in New York on April 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah, File)
Apr 14, 2025

International students file legal challenges over widespread visa revocations

Several international students who have had their visas revoked in recent weeks have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration.

Remote court capabilities become paramount in coronavirus pandemic
Sep 16, 2021

Eastern Shore seafood company owner pleads guilty to visa fraud

An Eastern Shore ice and seafood company and its owner have pleaded guilty to employing foreign workers illegally and visa fraud, prosecutors announced.

145 arrested at protest against U.S. deportations
Jun 13, 2019

Md. immigration attorneys discuss proposed ‘public charge’ rules

OCEAN CITY — Immigration attorneys took part Thursday in a session at the MSBA’s Legal Summit and Annual Meeting about how new and contemplated changes to U.S. Department of State […]

Chesapeake blue crab population grows 35 percent
May 4, 2018

Rep. Harris: Visa approval amid crab crisis ‘imminent’

A Maryland congressman says federal immigrant officials have agreed to approve 15,000 more seasonal guest worker visas. The Baltimore Sun reports the announcement Thursday from U.S. Rep. Andy Harris came amid reports […]

Supreme Court Cellphone Searches
Jun 9, 2014

Court: Children over 21 go to back of visa line

The Supreme Court says immigrant children who waited for years with their parents to obtain visas still have to go to the back of the line when they turn 21.

Sep 10, 2013

Dow average adds Goldman Sachs, Nike and Visa

The Dow Jones industrial average is dropping Bank of America, Hewlett-Packard and Alcoa, its three-lowest priced stocks, as part of a six-company shakeup of the most widely known barometer of […]

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