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Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Groups Spurs Surge in S. Korea Consumer Stocks
Seoul will permit visa-free entry for Chinese organized group tourists between September 29, 2025 and June 30, 2026,…
U.S. Nears Expansion of ‘Draconian’ Tourist Travel Ban to More Countries
A June 4 Presidential Proclamation, effective June 9, 2025, suspends visas for nationals of 19 countries: twelve fully,…
September 2025 vs. August 2025 Visa Bulletin — A Detailed, Accurate Comparison
Below is a point-by-point comparison of the September 2025 Visa Bulletin against August 2025. It highlights what changed,…
Delta Announces Embraer Jet Upgrades for Aspen Flights This November
Starting November 2025, Delta will operate Embraer jets (likely E175) on ATL–ASE and LAX–ASE routes, increasing ski cargo…
California lawmakers say ICE downtown LA processing center was ‘all but empty’
Lawmakers saw two people at ICE’s B‑18 on August 11, 2025, contradicting prior reports of overcrowding. The incident…
U.S. Launches 12-Month B-1/B-2 Visa Bond Pilot for Malawi, Zambia
On August 20, 2025, the U.S. began a 12‑month Visa Bond Pilot for certain B‑1/B‑2 applicants from Malawi…
Understanding the September 2025 Visa Bulletin: A Guide to U.S. Immigration Policies
The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for September 2025, providing the latest information on…
Florida’s lead immigration arrest partner lacks body cameras — why it matters
FHP conducted 250+ immigration-tagged Flock Safety searches from March to May 2025 without body-worn cameras, amid April’s Operation…
S. Korea Visa Waiver Extension Drives Surge in U.S. Travel Interest
A December 11, 2024 K-ETA exemption lets U.S. citizens visit South Korea visa-free up to 90 days through…
EU citizens with pending residency decisions entitled to travel, Home Office told
In 2025 the Home Office allowed confirmed EUSS applicants to enter the UK using national identity cards through…
2025 D.C. Immigrant Guide: Rights, ICE Risks, Legal Resources
Updated August 11, 2025: ICE increased raids in Washington, D.C., prompting urgent guidance. Build a family safety plan…
US Ends ‘Dropbox’ Visa Waivers — Even Children Now Require Interviews
On July 25, 2025, the State Department announced that Dropbox interview waivers end September 2, 2025. Most nonimmigrant…
Raid on Factory Reveals Scheme to Use Foreign Workers Beyond Permits
On July 10, 2025, federal raids in Camarillo and Carpinteria led to at least 361 arrests and 14…
Declining International Student Enrollment Sucks Billions From Economy
Between May and June 2025 consular suspensions and new screening reduced F-1 issuance, predicting 30%–40% fewer new international…
Chinese Hacker Pleads Guilty, Dies in ICE Custody at Moshannon Valley
After pleading guilty July 31, 2025, Chaofeng Ge was released to an ICE detainer, processed by the York…