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Protests Erupt Over Plans to Expand UK’s Largest Asylum Camp
The UK expanded Wethersfield camp capacity amid rising asylum seeker numbers, provoking protests over poor conditions and mental…
IRCC Reports Only Three Staff Misconduct Cases, No Bribery in 2023–2024
Canada’s IRCC confirms no widespread bribery among staff, with only three misconduct cases reported in 2023–2024. External immigration…
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander Arrested at Immigration Court During ICE Protest
On June 17, 2025, ICE detained Brad Lander in Manhattan immigration court during a federal operation. The arrest…
How Long Does the Biometrics Appointment Take in Marriage Green Card Process?
Marriage green card applicants must attend a biometrics appointment to provide fingerprints, a photo, and signature. USCIS uses…
Next Steps After EB-2 NIW Approval to Obtain Your Green Card
Once your EB-2 NIW petition is approved, file Form I-485 to adjust status. Ensure eligibility, submit documents, attend…
Examples of Fields Successfully Argued for EB-2 NIW Petitions
EB-2 NIW allows qualified professionals to self-petition for green cards without job offers or labor certification if their…
Clarifying Indonesia’s New Bali Visa Changes for Tourists
Indonesia simplified its visa system in 2025 by merging categories and requiring all visa extensions to be in…
Mayor Bass Compares Economic Impact of L.A. Immigration Raids to COVID
ICE raids in Los Angeles arrested over 120 people, provoking protests and economic disruption. Mayor Bass compared effects…
Trump Administration Pauses ICE Raids at Farms Amid Labor Shortages
Trump administration’s June 2025 ICE Enforcement Pause halted raids at farms and restaurants nationwide after labor shortages. Texas…
American Airlines Flight Lands Safely in Edinburgh After Onboard Emergency
American Airlines flight AA278 declared an emergency near Edinburgh Airport on June 15, 2025, using squawk 7700. The…
United Airlines Launches First Direct U.S.-Greenland Flight Since 2008
On June 14, 2025, United Airlines launched the first direct flight from Newark to Nuuk, Greenland, a seasonal…
H-1B Visa Signups Drop Sharply in 2026: Key Reasons Explained
H-1B visa registrations fell 26.9% for Fiscal Year 2026 to 343,981 due to fraud prevention, higher costs, and…
UK Visa Schemes Leave Ukrainian War Refugees Facing Uncertainty
The UK government provides temporary visas to Ukrainian refugees, including the open Homes for Ukraine Scheme. Other visa…
China Travel Sector Booms After New Zealand’s New Easy Visa Policy
Starting November 2025, New Zealand will run a one-year visa waiver trial allowing Chinese passport holders with valid…
Ukrainian Refugees in North Carolina Face Uncertainty as Trump Weighs Ending Parole
The Trump administration considers ending humanitarian parole for Ukrainians under the U4U program by June 2025. This threatens…