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UK targets abuse of asylum claims with new immigration measures
UK immigration reforms target rising asylum claims, especially by Pakistani nationals. New rules include AI case processing, penalties…
Dual Citizenship Gets Easier for US and Germany in 2025
German legislation in 2024 enabled straightforward dual citizenship with the US. Americans need five years’ legal residency and…
Family reunification visa appointments for Haitians to resume in 2025
In 2025, major changes impact Haitian family reunification: Brazil resumes weekly VITEM 11 visa appointments, while the U.S.…
USDA Demands States Surrender Food Stamp Recipients’ Data
The USDA and DOGE now require states to share all SNAP recipient data—including citizenship and Social Security numbers—nationwide,…
Ras Baraka arrested at immigration detention center, denies trespassing
Mayor Ras Baraka’s May 2025 arrest outside Newark’s Delaney Hall immigration detention center fueled debate on oversight, transparency,…
Ximena Arias-Cristobal Seized by Immigration in Dalton
Ximena Arias-Cristobal, a Georgia college student, faces deportation after a minor traffic stop led to ICE detention. Without…
Trump Gold Card Sells U.S. Citizenship for $5 Million
Trump’s Gold Card visa lets foreign nationals gain U.S. permanent residency for $5 million, without creating jobs or…
Alaska Airlines Makes History With Mother-Son Pilot Duo
Alaska Airlines achieved a milestone in May 2025 by flying Captain Michelle Miles and her son, First Officer…
REAL ID enforcement starts for US flights on May 7, 2025
From May 7, 2025, U.S. domestic air travelers aged 18+ must show a REAL ID or approved identification…
Foreign passport accepted for ID on domestic flights in the US
For U.S. domestic flights, a current foreign passport is accepted by TSA as ID, regardless of status. The…
How to find friends as an American expat in Austria
American expats in Austria benefit from joining InterNations and local events. Making friends takes time and cultural understanding.…
Conestoga College international recruitment drops sharply after policy change
Conestoga College’s international student enrollment drops over 50%—not 95%—to 4,600 for Fall 2024, following Canada’s permit cap. Rumors…
Smugglers Thrive Because of a Broken Immigration System
A broken U.S. immigration and asylum system causes massive delays and forces migrants toward smugglers. Over one million…
REAL ID rules to allow digital driver’s licenses for US flights in 2025
From May 7, 2025, U.S. domestic flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license, approved digital/mobile license, or federal ID…
Migrants Left Stranded on Tarmac Before Libya Deportation
A halted deportation from a Texas military airfield prevented migrants, including non-Libyans, from being sent to dangerous Libya.…