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Schengen visa applications rise in 2024 but remain below 2019 levels
Schengen visa demand surged to 11.7 million in 2024, as France, Spain, and Germany dominate applications. Approval rates…
Death at Phelps County Jail raises questions about ICE custody
Brayan Rayo-Garzon’s death at Phelps County Jail reveals the risk rural ICE contracts pose to detainee safety and…
Philippines pushes Unified ASEAN Visa to boost Southeast Asia tourism
The Philippines leads in proposing a Unified ASEAN Visa to streamline travel across Southeast Asia, allowing tourists to…
Federal Judge steps in as unaccompanied children face court alone
After the 2025 loss of government-funded attorneys for 26,000 unaccompanied children in immigration courts, judicial intervention temporarily restored…
Shenzhen draws record foreign arrivals after visa-free policy expansion
Shenzhen’s 2025 visa-free policy drives a 160% surge in foreign arrivals at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport, with expanded…
Paris-Orly Airport Meltdown Strands Thousands for Second Day
A major radar failure at Paris-Orly Airport on May 18, 2025, canceled 40% of flights and caused continent-wide…
Saudi airline resumes Iran Hajj flights after nearly a decade
Flynas’s direct Hajj flights from Iran to Saudi Arabia enable over 35,000 pilgrims to attend the 2025 pilgrimage…
Asylum seeker fishermen play rising role in UK migrant smuggling
Channel migrant smuggling shifted to small boats post-2018, with organized crime exploiting asylum seeker fishermen as both pilots…
California Buckles Under Soaring Migrant Costs
Rising migrant costs force California, New York, and New Jersey to review spending priorities. California leads with $22…
Liene Tavares DeBarros Sold Fake Social Security, Green Cards
Brazilian Liene Tavares DeBarros pleaded guilty to selling fake Social Security and Green cards, and unlawful reentry after…
Democrats stand firm on undocumented immigrant healthcare in California
California and Minnesota highlight national struggles over undocumented immigrant healthcare. Democrats resist budget cuts, but California freezes new…
University administrators defend admissions protocols after student fraud trials
Recent student fraud trials resulted in revoked admissions and lost F-1 visas for international students. Universities promptly toughened…
Khaman Maluach’s Case Highlights U.S. Immigration Challenges for Duke University Athletes
Duke’s Khaman Maluach faces deportation after U.S. revoked visas for South Sudanese, exposing flaws in immigration policy. F-1…
Oregon Moves to Block ICE at Courthouses
Oregon, the oldest U.S. sanctuary state, updates courthouse protocols so staff follow state law if ICE arrives. Strict…
Chicago Sues Department of Homeland Security Over Funding
On May 13, 2025, Chicago challenged DHS rules linking counterterrorism funds to immigration enforcement. The lawsuit targets UASI…