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245 American Refugee Claims in Canada in First Half 2025 Signal Surge
In early 2025, 245 Americans filed refugee claims in Canada, exceeding 2024 totals. The rise contrasts with a 40% fall…
Slowed Immigration Could Limit U.S. Workforce Growth Long-Term
OBBBA and related actions in 2025 expanded detention funding, paused refugee admissions, tightened visa processes, and reduced access to public…
South Korea’s 1% SAF Mandate for International Flights in 2027
From 2027 South Korea requires a 1% SAF blend on all international departures, with MOLIT overseeing standards, audits, and incentives.…
Hong Kong Airport Plans 36-Hour Flight Grounding as Ragasa Nears
Super Typhoon Ragasa (230 km/h) is moving northwest toward southern China; Hong Kong faces a late Sept 23–25 impact window.…
Cabinet approves HLC to study illegal immigration-driven demographic changes
On September 10, 2025 India approved a High-Level Committee to study demographic changes tied to illegal immigration in key border…
O-1 and L-1 Visas Gain Traction After H-1B Fee Jump to $100K
Effective September 21, 2025, H-1B government fees rose to $100,000–$152,000 per petition with higher wage rules and stricter review. Employers…
UK ILR Reform Not Scrapping Residency, Extends Path to 10 Years
A May 2025 white paper proposes extending ILR waiting times to ten years for most work visas, tougher English and…
US Expands AI in Immigration Control Amid 2025 Transparency Debates
DHS expanded AI in immigration in 2025 with a playbook requiring human review. CBP reported 75 AI use cases, 31…