North Carolina ICE Arrests Surge in 2025, Deportations Expected to Rise
In early 2025 ICE arrests in North Carolina jumped sharply to 1,822 (Jan 20–Jun 26), a 160–170% increase…
Articles by & updated by Kenji Tanaka
Afghan refugee women denied UAE visas as FIFA relocates tournament
FIFA moved the FIFA Unites: Women’s Series from the UAE to Morocco on October 22, 2025, after UAE…
Ethiopia’s Immigration Reforms: Fines, Visa Services, and Compliance
Ethiopia tightened immigration rules: USD 30 daily fines for overstays, USD 3,000 plus USD 30 daily for transit…
Singapore PR Rules Tighten in December 2025: 180-Day REP Renewal
From December 1, 2025, PRs abroad without a valid REP have 180 days to apply for renewal or…
Luxembourg Short-Stay Schengen Visa for India: Updated 2025 Guidance
From October 2025 Indian short-stay Schengen applicants must apply via VFS Global Luxembourg in India; processing is 15…
Xinjiang-Kazakhstan Cross-Border Tourism Soars After Visa-Free Pact
The Xinjiang–Kazakhstan visa-free deal (effective Nov 10, 2023) permits 30-day visits and 90 days within 180, prompting rapid…
EB-5 Filing Fees Set to Jump Significantly Under 2025 Rule
DHS will publish a proposed rule on October 23, 2025, to sharply raise EB-5 filing fees under the…
What to Know About Europe’s New EES and ETIAS for Travelers
From October 12, 2025, EES will record non-EU visitors’ biometrics and replace passport stamps; full deployment by April…
Henley Passport Index 2025: Singapore Tops Global Passport Powerhouse
The 2025 Henley Passport Index ranks Singapore first with visa-free access to 193 destinations. Japan and South Korea…