Does the U.S. State Department Still Process Visas During a Shutdown?
On Oct 1, 2025, the State Department said visa processing generally continues during the shutdown because fees fund…
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Sydney–San Francisco travelers gain streamlined bag screening via IRBS
United’s SYD–SFO daily flight uses CBP’s IRBS as of September 2025, letting passengers skip baggage pickup at SFO…
United Debuts Remote Baggage Screening on Select Intl Flights
On September 29, 2025, United started IRBS on its Sydney–San Francisco route with CBP, letting many connecting passengers…
Poland Reopens Border With Belarus as Citizens Urged to Leave
On September 25, 2025, Poland partially reopened its Belarus border: Terespol–Brest for passengers and select crossings for freight.…
Ryanair flight from Milan descends into chaos as two men eat passports
A Ryanair flight from Milan was diverted when two men reportedly tore and attempted to destroy passport pages…
State Department Ends Pandemic-Era Visa Waiver, In-Person Interviews
From September 2, 2025, most nonimmigrant visa applicants must attend in-person interviews worldwide, removing age-based waivers and affecting…
Frederick Capital: Americans Pursue Second Citizenship in 2025 Trends
Q1 2025 saw U.S. inquiries about second citizenship surge 183% year-over-year, with Americans accounting for over 30% of…
Russian Man Faces Deportation Over Obscene Phuket Video Goes Viral
After a viral video on September 24, 2025 showed a Russian man simulating sex in a moving Phuket…
Shrinking International Enrolment Triggers Crisis at Ontario Colleges
A 48% drop in international students since early 2024 has triggered major revenue shortfalls at Ontario colleges, causing…