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Australia’s defence posture faces scrutiny as Labor government responds
Australia’s defence and immigration approaches face widespread criticism as the 2025 election nears. Experts say current defence spending…
Southwest Airlines flight returns to El Paso gate after cell phone battery fire
A Southwest Airlines flight was delayed at El Paso on April 30, 2025, due to a cell phone…
Coalition’s net migration cuts questioned over Australian budget impact
Australia’s Coalition pledges a dramatic reduction in permanent and net migration, especially in skilled, student, and humanitarian categories.…
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program targets key sectors in new draws
Alberta’s April 2025 AAIP draws targeted tech, law enforcement, tourism, and general skilled workers, issuing 165 invitations. Competition…
Leaving the United States for Brazil may put your green card at risk
Long stays in Brazil may cause green card holders to lose U.S. residency, especially with weak ties. Maintain…
Alien Enemies Act can’t be used to deport Venezuelans, Texas judge rules
A permanent federal court order now bars the use of the Alien Enemies Act against Venezuelans in South…
ICE visa move disrupts Christian Colleges and international students
ICE revoked more than 1,800 international student visas in spring 2025, deeply impacting Christian colleges’ enrollment, finances, and…
Deporting international students could weaken the U.S. economy
International students generate $44 billion for the U.S. economy and over 378,000 jobs. Over half pursue STEM fields,…
You can move to France without a job offer, but know the visa rules
Moving to France without a job offer is feasible for Americans using visas like the Visitor or Profession…
Bhutanese refugees face statelessness after deportation from United States
U.S. deportations since March 2025 have left Bhutanese refugees stateless and rejected by all countries. The community faces…
Parent Green Card: How the IR-5 Visa Brings Parents to the US
U.S. citizens aged 21 or older can sponsor their biological or legal parents for a Parent Green Card…
NC House approves bill expanding sheriff cooperation with ICE
North Carolina’s HB 318 requires all sheriffs to detain certain undocumented inmates for ICE, broadening qualifying crimes and…
NAIA bans security personnel from handling passenger passports
Starting April 30, 2025, NAIA security staff cannot touch travelers’ passports during terminal and security checks. Passengers display…
Uzbekistan agrees to repatriate 131 Central Asian migrants from US
A U.S-Uzbekistan agreement enabled the April 2025 deportation of 131 Central Asian migrants via a charter flight, with…
Trump deportations leave deep mark on immigrant communities in the US
Trump’s large-scale deportation push since 2025 has emptied U.S. immigrant neighborhoods, damaged local businesses, and spread fear. Though…