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ALERT: Asheville May Be Targeted by ICE – Know Your Rights Now
Officials warned Asheville could be targeted by upcoming ICE and CBP operations after state announcements. City leaders emphasized…
Timur Mindych: Ukrainian Passport Invalid and US Visa Canceled
In November 2025 Ukraine declared Timur Mindych’s passport invalid and the U.S. canceled his visa as Operation Midas…
Express Entry Draw #379: 3,500 Healthcare and Social Services ITAs
Express Entry Draw #379 on November 14, 2025 invited 3,500 healthcare and social services candidates with a CRS…
Etihad Scraps Its First A380, A6-APA, After Fleet Restructuring
Etihad scrapped A6‑APA, its first A380, in Teruel in 2025 after being stored since March 2020. The airline…
Bay Area Citizenship Classes Rise Amid Funding Cuts and ICE Actions
Demand for Bay Area citizenship classes surged in 2025 after ICE arrests and federal grant cancellations. IIBA doubled…
Charlotte Braces as Immigration Raids Shutdown City in Standstill
A five-hour federal operation on Nov. 15, 2025, arrested 81 people in Charlotte. Officials called targets dangerous offenders,…
Charlotte Operation: US Citizen Allegedly Rams Law Enforcement
A CBP-led enforcement sweep in Charlotte escalated Nov. 16 when a U.S. citizen allegedly rammed agents' vehicles, injuring…
Germany Welcomes Skilled Workers Amid Tightening Integration Rules
Germany’s 2025 policy expands pathways for skilled workers—centralizing processes via the Work-and-Stay Agency and lowering Blue Card thresholds—while…
Sakurajima Eruption Triggers Ashfall and Flight Disruptions Kagoshima
Early Nov 16 eruptions at Sakurajima sent ash to 4,400 meters, cancelling about 30 flights at Kagoshima Airport…
FAA Lifts Flight Restrictions, Resuming Commercial Airline Schedules
On November 17, 2025, the FAA lifted emergency flight caps at 40 major airports after staffing-trigger events dropped…
Student Visa Mills Run Rampant in Australia, Prompting New Reforms
New rules from 1 January 2025 require CoE for onshore student visa applications and empower authorities to close…
Trump Pushes Plan to 600,000 Chinese Student Visas Amid MAGA Backlash
Trump urges increasing Chinese student visas to 600,000 to shore up university finances, citing large economic gains, while…
World Cup 2026 Travelers Face $435 Visa Fee, Integrity Fee
From Oct 1, 2025, the U.S. will charge $435 for most B1/B2 visas after adding a $250 Visa…
Lawmakers Push to End H-1B Visas as GOP Divides Over Immigration
On November 14, 2025, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene proposed eliminating H-1B visas, preserving a temporary 10,000 medical cap…
What to Do If Your Spouse Is Detained by ICE: Locator Steps
The ICE Online Detainee Locator helps families find detained spouses using an A-Number or exact personal data. If…