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The cost of becoming a U.S. citizen just went up drastically. And asylum is no longer free

[Miami Herald] U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published on Friday a final rule in the Federal Register that details the new cost for dozens of immigration and naturalization applications, a further change in immigration policy to curb legal immigration of low-income foreign nationals. The fees’ adjustment “to ensure U.S. Citizenship and Immigration […]

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Blocking middle seats on planes is a ‘PR strategy, not a safety strategy,’ United says

[CNBC, GETTY IMAGES] KEY POINTS United dismissed the effectiveness of blocking middle seats. Airlines are grappling with how to calm travelers nervous about flying during the coronavirus pandemic. All major U.S. carriers require that passengers wear masks onboard. United Airlines on Wednesday dismissed the notion that blocking some seats onboard would […]

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