Jim Grey
President Boakai Welcomes U.S. Visa Extension to 36 Months for Liberia
U.S. visitor visas for Liberians now last 36 months instead of 12, permit multiple entries, and keep the…
Provincial Immigration Whipsawed Through 2025: Cuts Delays Uncertainty
Ottawa halved PNP targets to 55,000 for 2025, reducing provincial quotas and pausing many draws. Provinces must prioritize…
Ottawa immigration cuts ease housing and labour markets, TD Economics
TD Economics shows Ottawa’s immigration cuts slowed population growth to 0.9, reduced rent growth by ~2 points, and…
UK-Linked Children in Syrian Camps After Citizenship Deprivation
By October 2025, over 30,000 detainees in Al-Hol and Roj include many children. UK citizenship stripping blocks repatriation,…
Taiwan Permanent Residency Requires Notarized PRC Passport Renunciation
From October 31, 2025, Chinese applicants for Taiwan permanent residency must submit notarized evidence of PRC passport renunciation…
UK Allows Gazan Scholars on Fully Funded Scholarships to Bring Family
The UK reversed its ban on dependants for Gazan students with fully funded scholarships on 29 October 2025.…
DHS Ending EAD Extensions Oct 30, 2025: Which Visas Are Affected
Starting October 30, 2025, most automatic EAD extensions end. File renewals up to 180 days early to reduce…
USCIS Requires Electronic Payments for Paper-Filed Immigration Forms
USCIS mandates electronic payments for paper filings from Oct. 28, 2025. Use Form G-1450 for card charges or…
Hurricane Melissa Delays Florida Flights as Category 5 Storm
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa (about 185 mph) is causing major flight delays and cancellations at Florida airports. Average…
Liquid Hydrogen Refueling Enables Australasia’s First H2-Electric Flight
At Christchurch Airport, Fabrum, AMSL Aero and Stralis demonstrated full liquid-hydrogen production, storage and dispensing into aircraft-grade tanks,…
Trump Purges ICE Leaders in Five Cities, Replacing with Border Patrol
Officials are ousting ICE field directors in five cities, placing Border Patrol leaders and one HSI official to…
KCI Workers Face Shutdown Impact as Third-Party Screening Rolls In
Using private screeners has kept Kansas City International Airport operating smoothly despite the October 1, 2025 shutdown. However,…
Little Village High Walkout Over Operation Midway Blitz
A student walkout at Little Village Lawndale High School protested reported detentions and tear gas during Operation Midway…
Home Office Helpline for Asylum Seekers Fails to Meet Targets
A parliamentary report (Oct 2025) condemns the Home Office’s asylum accommodation system, noting a helpline’s repeated failures, inconsistent…
Scottish Refugee Council: Asylum Seekers Must Be Treated with Dignity
Charities, led by the Scottish Refugee Council, oppose plans to house 300 at Cameron Barracks and 600 at…