Visa Verge
Recent Cases Highlight Employer Exploitation of L-1 Visa Program
USCIS tightened L-1A visa rules after fraud cases like against Tata Consultancy Services. The 2025 Form I-129 overhaul…
Are Airline Document Checks More Strict Than CBP for U.S. Visa Holders?
In 2025, U.S. airlines strictly screen visa holders before boarding, raising denied boarding rates by 18%. CBP maintains…
The H-1B Lottery Crisis: How Gaming Undermines America’s Immigration System
The H-1B visa lottery system, designed to fairly allocate skilled-worker visas to deserving applicants, has become a rigged…
SkyWest Flight Aborts Landing to Avoid Midair Collision Near Military Base
SkyWest flight 3788 nearly collided with a B-52 near Minot Air Force Base on July 18, 2025. Lack…
Controversial McKinney Airport Expansion Officially Breaks Ground
McKinney Airport launched a $72–79 million commercial terminal project in July 2025. Funded without tax hikes, it covers…
Libya’s Eastern Authorities Deport Over 700 Sudanese Migrants by Land
Authorities in eastern Libya deported over 700 Sudanese migrants on July 18, 2025, citing criminal, health, and security…
Essex Police Condemn Asylum Hotel Protest as ‘Mindless Thuggery’
Violent protests occurred at the Bell Hotel, Essex, on July 20, 2025, following an asylum seeker's criminal charges.…
U.S. Department of Transportation Acts Against Mexico for Aviation Agreement Breaches
The U.S. DOT’s July 2025 enforcement against Mexico addresses unfair airline practices affecting flights and cargo. Mexican carriers…
South Korea Flights Disrupted by Torrential Rains: Floods and Landslides Update
South Korea’s July 2025 torrential rains caused severe floods and landslides with at least 17 deaths. Major airports…
Punjab Police ASI, Brother Booked for Rs 1.40 Cr US Visa Fraud via Dunki Route
A Punjab Police ASI and his brother scammed Rs 1.40 crore by falsely promising US visas, sending victims…
EU Schengen Visa Fee Raised 12% in 2024, No Tripling Planned
Schengen visa fees rose 12% in June 2024. ETIAS fees will triple in 2026. New biometric Entry/Exit System…
Protesters Gather at Albuquerque Walmart After ICE Arrest of Man
A man’s ICE arrest at Albuquerque Walmart sparked protests and heightened immigrant fears. New Mexico supports sanctuary policies,…
EU Relaxes Schengen Visa Rules for Some Citizens Starting July 2025
From July 2025, Turkish residents applying in Turkey with good travel records gain longer, multiple-entry Schengen visas under…
Project 2025 Drives Push for Mass Deportations Amid Legal Challenges
Project 2025 pushes aggressive immigration enforcement, expanding expedited removal and detention centers. Nearly 3.9 million cases are delayed,…
Immigration and Politics in Japan: Navigating Change in the Rising Sun
Japan replaced the TITP with a formal Training Work Program for unskilled workers in 2024. Refugee policies tightened…