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FIFA World Cup Visas: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities

Fans should apply early for U.S. B1/B2 visas—aim for 6–12 months—since consular waits can last months. Tickets don’t secure visas.…

India Shuts Dhaka Visa Centre Amid Threats From Radical Leaders

India suspended services at the Jamuna Future Park visa centre in Dhaka on Dec. 17 due to threats and rising…

Sweden: Courts Criticize Plan to Revoke Permanent Residency Permits

SOU 2025:99 would let authorities revoke many permanent residence permits and issue temporary ones from 1 January 2027, potentially affecting…

Express Entry update: 5,000 PR invites as CRS falls to 515

IRCC issued 5,000 CEC ITAs on December 16, 2025, with a minimum CRS of 515 and a tie-breaker of September…

Maine Moves Forward with Law Restricting Local Immigration Enforcement

Maine will let LD 1971 take effect in January 2026, limiting local police cooperation with ICE, narrowing detainer use, and…

Syrian asylum seeker in Netherlands charged over terrorism plot

Dutch police arrested a 33-year-old Syrian asylum seeker on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack on Dec. 17, 2025. Few…

Germany Narrows Syrians’ Protection After Asylum File Reviews

BAMF rescinded protection for 550+ Syrians as courts ended blanket freezes, requiring individual risk proof. Rejections surged in October 2025,…

From H-1B to Billionaire: Jyoti Bansal’s AppDynamics to Harness

Jyoti Bansal became a billionaire after Harness’s $240 million Series E valued the company at $5.5 billion. Arriving on an…