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EB-5 Fee Regulation Cleared by White House; OMB Approves New Fees
OMB approved the EB-5 fee regulation, paving the way for DHS to publish higher fees—most notably a $11,160…
Shrinking International Enrolment Triggers Crisis at Ontario Colleges
A 48% drop in international students since early 2024 has triggered major revenue shortfalls at Ontario colleges, causing…
Record 14 Million Undocumented Immigrants in the U.S.; Status Elusive
Pew’s analysis finds a record 14 million undocumented immigrants in 2023, up 3.5 million since 2021. Many have…
Delta Leads Major Safety Overhaul on 300 A320 Flights
Delta’s A320 overhaul, started in 2022 and ~90% complete by September 2025, replaces APUs and engine parts and…
New UK digital ID will be mandatory for right-to-work checks
By the end of the current Parliament the UK will require a digital ID for all Right to…
MaxAir Leases B737-300 from NG Eagle for Two-Month Wet Lease
Starting September 13, 2025, MaxAir will operate an NG Eagle Boeing 737-300 under a two-month wet lease. NG…
Uganda Airlines Seeks Fleet Advisers as A320 Dry-Lease Talks Advance
Uganda Airlines issued an international tender for advisers as it pursues dry leases of two A320-family jets, shifting…
Atlanta Airport Loses $37.5M in Federal Funding Over DEI Policies
Atlanta and Hartsfield-Jackson lost $37.5 million in FAA funding after refusing grant terms that would disavow DEI policies;…
Porter Airlines Launches Scholarships for Algonquin AMT Students
Starting September 26, 2025, Porter Airlines will fund a $25,000 annual scholarship and awards program for 10 second-year…
ICE Detainees Death Toll Reaches 16 Amid Horrendous Conditions
Sixteen ICE detainee deaths have occurred since January 2025, including a recent Nassau County death of Santos Banegas…
Weak economy pushes Ottawa to recalibrate immigration policy
Ottawa reduces immigration for 2025–2027: permanent resident targets fall to 395,000 (2025), 380,000 (2026), 365,000 (2027), and temporary…
Trump Tightens Citizenship Exam, Residents Race to Naturalize
Effective October 20, 2025, naturalization applicants who file Form N-400 will face a 20-question civics oral exam from…
H-1B Returnees: Effective Negotiation Strategies and Benchmarking Pay
Negotiate H-1B offers by confirming role, location, and wage level, then present quantified achievements and use DOL prevailing…
Handling Stock Options, RSUs, and ESPP When Exiting the U.S. on H-1B
Before leaving the U.S., H‑1B workers must review equity grant terms: unvested RSUs often forfeit, ISOs typically need…
Drones and System Hacks Test Europe’s Aviation Security in 2025
Coordinated 2025 drills led by EASA tested airports against drone and cyber threats. Large hubs fared well; regional…