Policy

Sudden USCIS evidence requests put visa applicants under pressure

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is increasingly requesting additional documents from visa applicants without providing clear explanations, according to immigration attorneys. Confusion is...

What You Should Never Do When Confronted by ICE

As a series of incidents in which federal agents opened fire during operations targeting undocumented immigrants resulted in the deaths of U.S. citizens, anxiety...

“People vanish quietly at dawn, and there is no trace of them”

“People disappear quietly at night or at dawn, and there is no trace of where they were taken.” That is how Sei Yang, an activist...

As barriers rise, Koreans rethink a more practical American Dream

Despite tougher barriers to the American Dream under the Donald Trump administration’s restrictive immigration policies, people seeking opportunity continue to pursue their aspirations in...

Visa suspension paradox may benefit employment-based green cards

As the federal government recently halted the issuance of immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries, analysts say the move could paradoxically benefit some...

LA residents fear ICE enforcement raids may spark violence like Minneapolis

Federal immigration raids are intensifying across Los Angeles immigrant neighborhoods, prompting fear, community alerts, and growing concern over safety after recent deadly incidents involving federal agents.

American Dream fades as young immigrants lose paths to stay in U.S.

Tighter visa and immigration rules are closing traditional pathways to permanent residence, leaving many students and immigrants to abandon their American Dream.

Rep. Jimmy Gomez Hosts Roundtable for Korean American Day on Capitol Hill

Rep. Jimmy Gomez, who represents Los Angeles’ Koreatown and surrounding communities, hosted a roundtable on January 13 with the Congressional Korean American Staff Association...

At One-Year Mark, Korean Americans Rate Trump’s Second Term Poorly

A new survey shows Korean American opinion turning negative after one year of Trump’s second term, driven by immigration policy, tariffs, and welfare cuts.

How a $100 California Traffic Ticket Can Reach $380–$500

California traffic fines often rise far above base penalties due to hidden fees and unrelated funds, raising transparency and affordability concerns.