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Delta Launches First Commercial-Scale SAF Delivery to Portland (PDX)
Delta, Shell and the Port of Portland delivered over 400,000 gallons of U.S.-produced SAF to PDX in September 2025, blended…
Deportations Surge vs. Hiring Slows in a Curious Labor Market Balance
In 2025 expanded immigration enforcement and policy changes have led to nearly 200,000 removals and about 1.2 million immigrants leaving…
US visa crackdown creates turmoil for shipmanagers and crews in 2025
US visa tightening in Aug–Sep 2025 mandates in-person interviews for most nonimmigrant visas and launches a $5,000–$15,000 refundable bond pilot…
Sacramento International Airport Breaks Records as Travel Demand Surges in 2025
In July 2025 SMF handled a record 1,328,712 passengers, contributing to a 13,822,315 fiscal year total and 20 months of…
DHS Launches Program Reimbursing 287(g) Agencies for Officer Salaries
Starting October 1, 2025, DHS will reimburse full salaries, benefits, and up to 25% overtime for 287(g) officers and provide…
Indian Students Show 37% Higher Interest in Studying Abroad to US, UK, Germany, Korea
In 2025 over 1.8 million Indian students studied abroad (up 38% since 2023). A DHS draft would cap F-1/J-1 visas…
Alaska Airlines Plans Nonstop Seattle to Reykjavík Flights in 2026
Alaska launches daily Seattle–Reykjavík nonstop flights May 28–Sept 7, 2026 on Boeing 737-8 MAX, with Icelandair codeshare to 35+ European…
US Visa Integrity Fee: What to Know as October 1, 2025 Approaches
A $250 Visa Integrity Fee on each nonimmigrant visa issuance starts October 1, 2025. Agencies haven’t issued collection or refund…