Shashank Singh
VFS Global launches passport renewal services for South Africans in Dubai
VFS Global launched South African passport renewal services at Wafi Mall, Dubai, in July 2025, serving roughly 100,000…
‘They Run, We Chase’: LA Immigration Raids Test Probable Cause Limits
ICE and Border Patrol intensified raids in Los Angeles, targeting at least 58 car washes and public sites.…
Saudi Premium Residency sees 40,163 applications Jan 2024–Jul 2025 surge
Between January 2024 and July 2025 Saudi Arabia received 40,163 Premium Residency applications; authorities issued 8,074 permits in…
U.S. Authorities Revoke Visa of Nogales, Sonora Mayor Amid Border Crackdown
On August 7–8, 2025 U.S. authorities revoked Nogales Mayor Juan Francisco Gim’s visa, halting his travel to Arizona.…
‘I’m willing to take the heat’: DOJ moves to sanction immigration lawyer
The DOJ filed August 6–7, 2025 motions to sanction Joshua Schroeder over his emergency filings for client Vang…
August 2025: Express Entry faces sharper competition and higher CRS
August 6–7 Express Entry draws tightened selection: CEC awarded 1,000 ITAs at CRS 534; PNP issued 225 ITAs…
UK police secretly scanning passport and immigration photo databases
FOI records show rapid growth in police facial recognition searches of passport and immigration databases—417 passport checks in…
American job slowdown and H‑1B backlash: Is US window closing for Indian talent?
Effective January 17, 2025, the H‑1B Modernization Final Rule tightens enforcement, mandates Form I‑129 (01/17/25), and extends cap‑gap…
ICE Arrests Mother Near Camarena Elementary During Morning Drop-Off
ICE arrested Kyungjin Yu near Camarena Elementary on August 6, 2025, with her children present; she had a…
ICE Policy Halts Most Deportations of Crime Victims, Exceptions Remain
ICE’s June 10, 2025 directive pauses most deportations for applicants or beneficiaries of U, T, and VAWA petitions…
F-1 Visa Issuance Plummets; U.S. Faces 30–40% Drop in New Students
Operational pauses and expanded screening in spring 2025 reduced F-1 issuances—May down 22%, India down 34%, China down…
New School Year Begins Amid Deportation Fears Keeping Immigrant Students Home
Since the sensitive locations policy ended in 2025, ICE can enforce immigration laws at schools. California saw a…
France Escalates Diplomatic Tensions with Algeria Over Visa Restrictions
In August 2025, France ended visa-free entry for Algerian diplomats, citing security and migration issues. Algerian officials now…
How Technical Failures Are Disrupting Ryanair, United, and Air India Flights
Ryanair's emergency landing, Air India's fatal crashes, and UK traffic control failures highlight 2025's surge in airline technical…
El Salvadoran Woman in ICE Custody Awaiting Deportation After Manslaughter Conviction
Detained after a voluntary manslaughter conviction, Norma Reyes-Carbajal awaits deportation from Maryland. Her final removal order from August…