Visa Verge
Visa Denials Remain Top Challenge for U.S. ELT Sector
In 2023, U.S. consular officers denied 36% of F-1 visas, impacting ELT students worldwide. Main denial reasons are…
What’s Next for Birthright Citizenship Amid 2025 Legal Changes
The 2025 Birthright Citizenship Act and Executive Order seek to restrict automatic citizenship to children with U.S. citizen…
Allegany County Not Among New Maryland Counties Partnering with ICE in 2025
Allegany County is not involved in the ICE 287(g) program as of July 2025. Seven Maryland counties with…
5 Short-Term Global Study Abroad Programs Without Visa Hassles
For 2025, short-term global programmes reduce visa complications and costs with tourist or short-stay visas. Key options include…
Increasing Possibility of Second H-1B Lottery for FY 2026
The FY 2026 H-1B lottery saw 120,141 selections from 343,981 entries (35%). Petition filing closed June 30, 2025.…
What Is a Refugee Travel Document and How Does It Work?
RTDs provide recognized refugees the ability to travel abroad despite lacking home country passports. They are legally required…
Turbulence Is Increasing: What Passengers Must Know for Summer Flights
Severe turbulence events surged in 2025, linked to climate change and affecting major airlines like JetBlue and American…
Is It Safe to Travel to Türkiye Amid İzmir Wildfires and Evacuations?
Wildfires in İzmir caused large evacuations and disrupted flights from June 29, 2025. İzmir airport is reopening gradually.…
Passenger Recalls Survival on Diverted American Airlines Flight from XNA
On June 29, 2025, flight 3390 diverted safely after departure from Northwest Arkansas National Airport. No injuries occurred.…
5 Key Changes Trump Could Soon Make to U.S. Citizenship Process
Trump’s administration seeks to end birthright citizenship, increase deportations, eliminate DACA and TPS, restrict family immigration, and limit…
Fourth Circuit Denies Trump Request to Re-Detain Georgetown Researcher
The Fourth Circuit upheld Dr. Suri’s freedom on July 1, 2025, rejecting efforts to detain him amid deportation.…
Afghan Asylum Seeker Jailed After Violent Fare Evasion at Belfast Station
An Afghan asylum seeker’s violent incident at Belfast’s Grand Central Station on July 1, 2025, led to arrest…
Florida’s Immigration Enforcement Raises Fears of Detainees Disappearing
In 2025, Florida intensified immigration enforcement with mandatory ICE cooperation and increased funding. New laws impose harsher penalties,…
Cuban Women’s Volleyball Team Denied US Visa for Puerto Rico Tournament
In June 2025, the Cuban women’s volleyball team was denied US visas, preventing participation in a crucial regional…
Santa Maria Hosts Forums Teaching Farmworkers Rights During ICE Raids
Santa Maria’s farmworker community experienced a surge in ICE raids in 2025, causing labor disruptions. Community organizations respond…