Canadians’ U.S. Border Crossings Plunge While Ottawa Airport Sees Uptick
Mid-2025 trends show a 33% June decline in Canadians driving to the U.S., with Ottawa International Airport expanding…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Woman Arrested at MIA After Repeatedly Entering Restricted TSA Exit Lane
A 27‑year‑old woman was arrested August 9, 2025, at MIA for entering a restricted TSA Checkpoint 3 exit…
Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Groups Spurs Surge in S. Korea Consumer Stocks
Seoul will permit visa-free entry for Chinese organized group tourists between September 29, 2025 and June 30, 2026,…
Bali Airport to Increase Police Patrols Day and Night for Tourists
From August 2025 Ngurah Rai Airport will deploy 24/7 police patrols (except Nyepi) to manage surges. New Multi-View…
U.S. Launches 12-Month B-1/B-2 Visa Bond Pilot for Malawi, Zambia
On August 20, 2025, the U.S. began a 12‑month Visa Bond Pilot for certain B‑1/B‑2 applicants from Malawi…
France Halts Work-Visa Renewals for El Al Security Staff in Paris
French authorities reportedly halted renewals of ITAN work visas for El Al’s Paris security staff for roughly six…
REAL ID enforcement active: bring REAL ID or another acceptable ID
Effective May 7, 2025, TSA requires adults to present REAL ID‑compliant licenses or approved alternatives (passport, DHS trusted…
S. Korea Visa Waiver Extension Drives Surge in U.S. Travel Interest
A December 11, 2024 K-ETA exemption lets U.S. citizens visit South Korea visa-free up to 90 days through…
2025 Immigration Guidance for Business Travellers Entering the U.S.
Business travelers in 2025 must prepare for tougher CBP inspections, stricter document scrutiny, and a visa bond pilot…