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Southwest Airlines Criticized for Dropping Free Checked Bags Policy
Southwest Airlines ended its popular "bags fly free" policy on March 11, 2025, triggering strong backlash from customers.…
US Limits Tech Collaboration with South Korea, Labels It ‘Sensitive’
The US Department of Energy (DOE) classified South Korea as a "sensitive country" on March 10, 2025, restricting…
Maryland’s Jorge Echeverri accused of faking citizenship to collect benefits
Jorge Echeverri, 73, from Maryland, is charged with falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally obtaining retirement benefits over…
Mahmoud Khalil, Palestinian Graduate, Arrested by ICE Over Speech Criticism
President Trump confirmed ICE's arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian Columbia University graduate student and activist, on March…
North Carolina Senate Approves Bill on State Cooperation with ICE
The North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 153, the "North Carolina Border Protection Act," on March 4, 2025.…
Immigration Bill Could Lead to Visa Denials and Heavy Fines for Foreigners
The Indian government introduced the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, proposing stricter immigration rules. Key provisions include potential…
Judge Allows ICE Raids at Schools to Proceed
On March 7, 2025, U.S. District Judge Daniel Domenico rejected Denver Public Schools' request to prevent ICE raids…
More Jobs Added to Green List for Faster Residency Applications
On March 26, 2025, New Zealand's Immigration Minister announced updates to the Green List, broadening the range of…
Immigration Minister Unveils Easier Job Check Rules for Employers
New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) process on March…
Form I-9 Checks in Houston Lead to Arrests of Undocumented Workers
The I-9 Form verifies identity and employment eligibility in the U.S. Employers must ensure workers complete it. In…
New Zealand Offers Longer Work Rights to International Students
New Zealand, effective 7 March 2025, has expanded work rights for international students. These changes aim to boost…
New Zealand Raises Income Requirement for Family Sponsorship Visas
New Zealand is raising income thresholds for family sponsorship visas, effective 10 October 2025, as announced by Immigration…
For Immigrants to the U.S., a Broken Healthcare System Looms Larger Than Visas
Immigrants to the U.S. should prioritize concerns about the struggling healthcare system over visa worries. The system faces…
X-37B Spaceplane Tests Groundbreaking Techniques in Latest Mission
The U.S. Space Force's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle completed its seventh mission, showcasing advancements in space technology and…
UCLA Student Liu Lijun Loses Visa After Pro-Palestine Protests
Chinese UCLA graduate student Liu Lijun reportedly had their student visa revoked on February 1, 2025, after organizing…