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Germany and the U.S. Tighten Deportation and Asylum Rules, 2025
In 2025 Germany and the U.S. enforced stricter deportation and asylum rules: Germany increased removals and tightened borders;…
Europe Moves to Tighten Visas for Russian Citizens Amid Sanctions
The EU is moving toward tougher Schengen visa rules for Russians in a proposed 19th sanctions package, targeting…
In Chicago, Immigrants Now Fear ICE More Than Gunfire
A 2025 policy shift expanded ICE arrests to many without criminal records, driving Illinois noncriminal arrests from 31%…
Turkish Retirees Use Bulgaria’s Retirement D Visa for Schengen Access
Following Bulgaria’s Schengen entry on January 1, 2025, many Turkish retirees pursue the Retirement D visa. Requirements include…
U.S. Visa Crackdown Dampens Prospects for Young International Talent
Major 2025 visa changes introduce fixed F/J terms (up to four years), end most interview waivers, require country‑of‑residence…
ICE Expands Traffic Stop Role in Alabama, Arrests More Immigrants
Alabama’s 2025 laws let officers request legal-status proof during traffic stops, create a transportation offense effective October 2025,…
EB Green Card Hope Rises Despite Backlogs and Visa Limits
September 2025 sees no visa bulletin movement; most employment-based categories will hit FY2025 caps by late September. USCIS…
UAE Residents Enjoy Visa-Free Travel to 140+ Countries in 2025
More than 140 countries now allow visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry for UAE residency visa holders in 2025, widening…
Unions Force British Airways to Scrap Coffee Ban and Uniform Rules
British Airways reversed a September 2025 coffee-and-beverage ban for uniformed crew and suspended a commuting-in-uniform rule after union…
DOT Report: Delta Bumped Zero—American Leads in Cancellations, Bags, Complaints, and Denied Boarders
DOT reports (through June 2025) show Delta with zero involuntary denied boardings and strong punctuality, while American led…
Judges warn Trump admin sidesteps torture protections for Africans
Executive actions in 2025 narrowed asylum access, paused USRAP, and expanded third-country removals, prompting legal challenges over whether…
Azerbaijan Expands E-Visa Access for USA, UK, Japan and 83+ Countries
Azerbaijan expanded ASAN Visa access for 80+ countries with single-entry e-visas up to 30 days; fees are $25…
Wilmington Airport to Raise Daily Parking to $11.50 This Fall
Effective November 1, 2025, ILG raises parking to $11.50/day for Lots A–C and $8.00/day for overflow Lot D…
October 2025 Visa Bulletin Vs September: Key Differences Explained
October marks the start of a new fiscal year (FY-2026), and that always reshuffles the math behind visa…
October 2025 Visa Bulletin – Everything you need to Know
This article explains the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for October 2025 in clear, simple language and…