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US Tourism Decline from Mexico, Argentina, India, Brazil, China Deepens Amid Tighter Immigration and
Starting Oct 1, 2025, a $250 visa integrity fee raises visitor visa costs to $442; added bonds and shorter visas…
Elon Musk’s ‘Good’ Reply Sparks Global Debate Over Japan Immigration Rally
Musk’s “Good” reply to an Osaka anti-immigration rally sharpened debate as Justice Minister Suzuki launched a full immigration review. Japan…
Trump-aligned Critique Grows as H-1B Rules Tighten, India Visa Frictions Rise
Effective September 2, 2025, most Dropbox interview waivers end, requiring in-person interviews for H-1B, student, and other nonimmigrant visas. The…
Trump Expands 287(g) Partnerships with Local Police to Accelerate Deportations
An executive order in January 2025 spurred ICE to expand 287(g) partnerships to 896 agreements by August, restoring the Task…
Niagara University Sees 45% Drop in International Student Enrollment
A 45% drop in Niagara’s international enrollment for 2025 stems from visa processing delays, Canada’s new PAL rule, and intensified…
DHS Expands ICE Presence in Chicago, Mayor Decries ‘Tyranny’ of Federal Crackdown
DHS will send hundreds of ICE personnel to Chicago, staging at Naval Station Great Lakes. Chicago’s "Protecting Chicago" order limits…
Cheap flights, extreme day trips fuel overtourism and climate harm in 2025
Cheap, viral same-day flights in 2025 have driven overtourism and high per-trip emissions. European cities now use fees, caps, cruise…
Pritzker Urges Chicagoans to Stand Up Against Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
Illinois leaders condemned a potential federal immigration crackdown in Chicago, preparing lawsuits and community defenses after DHS considered using Naval…