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Malta work permit scam: Man charged for using fake passport
Malta enforces tough penalties on fake passport and work permit fraud, prosecuting both locals and foreigners. Victims risk…
Spain’s Golden Visa shutdown lifts Greece as top residency-by-investment hub
The end of Spain’s Golden Visa program in April 2025 rapidly increased demand for Greece’s investment residency scheme.…
Vietnam plans 10-year Golden Visa to boost tourism and investment
Vietnam introduces a 10-year Golden Visa, targeting investors, tourists, and skilled professionals. Three visa categories, pilot launches in…
Germany plans to end 3-Year Path to Citizenship under Friedrich Merz
Germany’s expedited 3-Year Path to Citizenship ends under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with the standard five-year requirement and dual…
Australia unveils new Migration Strategy with big changes for international students
Australia’s Migration Strategy overhaul in 2024–2025 brings tougher entry rules, higher fees, and stricter requirements for students and…
Labour Targets Pakistan With Tough New Visa Limits
Labour will introduce tough new visa restrictions for Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka. Applicants face stricter checks and…
Operation Magnolia Nabs 48 Illegal Immigrants on Highways
Operation Magnolia arrested 48 illegal immigrants and 3 U.S. citizens in Mississippi, far from the border, seizing $104,000…
REAL ID enforcement for US flights begins May 7, 2025, says TSA
Starting May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers age 18+ must show a REAL ID-compliant license or alternate federal ID…
Italy National Type D Religious Visa: Who Qualifies as Catholic
Applying for the Italy National Type D Religious Visa requires extensive documentation, consular appointment, a €116 fee, and…
UK plans to restrict visa applications from certain nationalities
UK plans stricter visa controls targeting Pakistan, Nigeria, and Sri Lanka over overstay risks. Applications already fell 37%.…
How ancestry visas let Americans claim Italian citizenship by descent
Italy grants citizenship by descent, not an ancestry visa. Applicants must prove unbroken lineage with precise documents. Application…
Ray Aviation Scholarship awarded to Lake County teen Abdiel Hernandez
The Ray Aviation Scholarship, awarded to Abdiel Hernandez by EAA, grants $13,000 for pilot training. With over 730…
Can US Citizens Buy Italian Property Without Residency in 2026
Purchasing property in Italy remains accessible for Americans in 2026 but provides no shortcut to residency. The process…
IndiGo Airlines cabin crew member assaulted on Delhi-Shirdi flight
On May 2, 2025, IndiGo Airlines flight 6E6404 faced a serious incident: an intoxicated passenger allegedly assaulted a…
China’s visa exemptions drive sharp rise in international tourism
China’s new visa exemptions led to 64.88 million foreign entries and over 20 million visa-free trips in 2024.…