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Azerbaijan Expands Visa Policies to Boost Chinese Tourism Growth
Starting July 16, 2025, Azerbaijan and China enacted a mutual visa-free policy allowing 30-day visits and 90 days…
Protesters Gather Near Little Rock Airport to Condemn ICE Actions
About 20 people demonstrated at the Little Rock Federal Building on October 18, 2025, as part of No…
UC Workers Call for Ban on ICE Agents From Campuses
UC unions representing over 13,000 members demand bans on ICE campus entry and legal, financial support after at…
Saudi Arabia mandates health insurance for temporary work visas
From April 10, 2025, Saudi Arabia requires employers to buy CCHI-registered health insurance linked to a worker’s passport…
Kristi Noem to discuss Chicago immigration operations in Gary
On October 30, 2025, Secretary Kristi Noem will report in Gary on Operation Midway Blitz, which began in…
Tories Won’t Deport Legally Settled People, Badenoch Confirms
After Katie Lam’s comments suggested some legal migrants should be removed, Kemi Badenoch clarified Conservatives will not deport…
UC Berkeley Names Shahpour Matloob as In-House Immigration Staff Attorney
In mid-September 2025 UC Berkeley named Shahpour “Shawn” Matloob its first in-house immigration staff attorney, dedicated to legal…
Mexico’s Sheinbaum Rejects US Revocation of 13 Airline Routes
The U.S. revoked approval for 13 Mexican routes and halted combined passenger-and-cargo flights from AIFA, citing noncompliance since…
Ending EAD Extensions: Refugees and Asylees Face Work Gaps
Effective October 30, 2025, DHS ends automatic EAD extensions for refugees and asylees; filings before October 30 retain…
I-765 Renewal: Essential Documents Checklist with 2025 Update
The automatic 540-day extension for EAD renewals ends October 30, 2025. I-765 filers must file early, include complete…
What to Do When Your EAD Expires After Oct 30, 2025
Most automatic EAD extensions end October 30, 2025. If an EAD expires after that date, the worker must…
U.S. State Department Imposes $1 Fee for Diversity Visa Lottery Entry
A $1 electronic, non-refundable registration fee for the Diversity Visa takes effect for DV-2027 to deter fraud and…
Delta Air Lines Cancels Flights as Travel Waivers Are Issued
Delta canceled many flights on October 22, 2025, and issued waivers allowing fee-free rebooking or cancellations. Delta Vacations…
Mass Deportations Grow More Cruel Under New U.S. Enforcement Push
Policy changes in 2025 expand expedited removal nationwide and permit raids in schools, hospitals, and places of worship.…
DUI Could Put OPT Extensions and H-1B Processing in Limbo
A DUI arrest can freeze OPT extensions, slow or block H-1B processing, and risk visa refusal or revocation.…