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Jamaican Man Working as Police Officer in Maine Arrested by ICE

Aug 6, 2025

A Jamaican national employed as a reserve police officer in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following allegations that he overstayed his visa and attempted to purchase a firearm for use in his law enforcement role. The man, identified as John Luke Evans, entered the United States…
Federal Judge Blocks Early Termination Of Haitian TPS Despite DHS Opposition: Work Permits Now Valid Through February 2026

Jul 21, 2025

In a significant legal development impacting thousands of Haitian nationals residing in the United States, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its policy to reflect a federal court ruling that extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and related work permits for Haiti until February 3, 2026 — despite efforts by the Department of…
Biden Administration Resumes Immigration Program with Enhanced Vetting for Sponsors

Sep 2, 2024

The Biden administration has announced the resumption of its immigration program, which facilitates the entry of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela into the United States. This restart follows an earlier suspension prompted by concerns over potential fraud involving U.S.-based financial sponsors. The program, initially launched in January 2023, is a cornerstone of the…

Jamaican Man Working as Police Officer in Maine Arrested by ICE