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McFarland Asylum Seeker Calls Release from ICE a ‘Miracle from God’
Asylum seeker Miguel Jerez Robles was detained for nearly a month at Northwest ICE Processing Center after a…
Immigrants Seek Answers After Supreme Court Limits Birthright Injunctions
On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court restricted federal courts’ blocking of Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order. The…
Can You Bring a Gillette Razor on an Airplane in 2025?
TSA permits cartridge/disposable Gillette razors in carry-ons with enclosed blades. Safety and straight razor blades must be checked.…
Supreme Court Restricts Judges’ Power to Block Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order
The Supreme Court limited lower courts’ authority to block Trump’s birthright citizenship order nationwide, allowing partial enforcement. The…
Qantas Doubles A380 Flights to Singapore with Luxury Seats and Rewards
Between June 16 and August 10, 2025, Qantas doubles A380 flights Sydney–Singapore, boosting capacity and Classic Reward seats.…
SalamAir Teams Up with Osprey Flight Solutions to Boost Aviation Security
SalamAir’s 2025 partnership with Osprey Flight Solutions integrates advanced real-time aviation risk intelligence, enhancing passenger safety and regulatory…
China Bans Uncertified and Recalled Power Banks on Domestic Flights
Effective June 28, 2025, China bans uncertified and recalled power banks on domestic flights. Passengers must check 3C…
Major Updates and Regulatory Changes for Tourist Residence Permits in Türkiye
In June 2025, Türkiye restricted tourist residence permits drastically, with under 1% first-time approvals, six-month duration limits, and…
5 Local Police Forces Partnering with ICE on Immigration Enforcement
ICE’s 2025 expansion of 287(g) agreements added 514 new partnerships, empowering local police nationwide to enforce immigration laws.…
U.S. Expands Visa Restrictions to Relatives and Associates of Drug Traffickers
On June 26, 2025, the U.S. extended visa bans under section 212(a)(3)(C) and Executive Order 14059. Now families…
Norway to Increase Language Proficiency Requirement for Residency
Starting 2025, Norway raises language requirements for permanent residency from A2 to B1, affecting applicants aged 16-64. The…
Soaring Costs of Mass Deportation Harm Economy and Rights
The 2025 mass deportation strategy has deported 142,000+ immigrants, costing $14,000 each and severely affecting labor sectors. Raids…
Ghana Confirmed on U.S. Visa Ban Watchlist Over Student Overstays
Ghana's 21% student visa overstay rate put it on the U.S. visa ban watchlist, exceeding the 15% limit.…
Sharp Decline in Immigrants and Expats Arriving in the Netherlands
In 2024, Dutch immigration dropped, with highly skilled migrant entries down 26%. Stricter asylum and family reunification laws…
IRCC Backlog Increases for First Time in Months in May 2025
IRCC’s backlog rose in May 2025 to 802,000 applications, 38% of total. Permanent residency faces 44% backlog rate.…