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Saudi Arabia Suspends Umrah E-Visas for Egyptians Due To HeatWave Deaths
Saudi Arabia suspended Umrah e-visas for Egyptians due to a heatwave during Hajj, causing over 1,300 deaths, including 650 Egyptians.…
Canada Extends Immigration Detention Despite Promises to End Practice
The Trudeau government is negotiating with Ontario and Quebec to extend immigration detention agreements despite prior commitments to end the…
Switzerland Visa Reform: Changes to Schengen System
Switzerland plans to update its Central Visa Information System (C-VIS) to enhance visa policy and border security. Key changes include…
Portugal Extends Validity of Immigrant Documents Until June 2025
Portugal has extended the validity of immigrant documents and visas until June 30, 2025, to address a backlog of 410,000…
US Proposes End to Extra Security Checks for Indian Travelers
The U.S. plans to remove additional security checks for Indian travelers at transit points, aiming to streamline travel and reduce…
IndiGo Fined Rs 1 Lakh for Visa Violations by Immigration
The Bureau of Immigration fined IndiGo Rs 1 Lakh ($1,200) on June 26, 2024, for unspecified visa regulation violations. IndiGo…
H1-B Visa Backlog Hurts Semiconductor Industry Growth
The booming U.S. semiconductor industry, driven by the CHIPS Act, faces a severe talent shortage. The H1-B visa backlog exacerbates…
Toronto Population Growth Surpasses Major U.S. Cities
From July 2022 to July 2023, Toronto led North America in population growth, growing by 221,588 people, driven largely by…