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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…
United expands with new flights to Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, and Las Vegas
United is expanding winter schedules to Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Las Vegas starting January 6, 2026, adding daily flights from…
Chungnam National University Unveils Global Project Manager Program for International Students
CNU’s Global Project Manager program pairs ~30 international students with ~15 local startups/SMEs for October–November 2025 projects; apply by September…