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U.S. Embassy Warns Americans in Trinidad as Venezuela Tensions Rise
On October 18, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain warned Americans to avoid U.S. government facilities after U.S.…
US Visa Waiver Program 2025: Updated Countries and Key Requirements
The VWP in 2025 covers 42 countries for 90-day visits; ESTA approval and an e-passport are mandatory. Qatar joined in…
EU begins gradual rollout of biometric border system
Starting October 12, 2025, the EU rolled out the biometric EES, replacing passport stamps and automatically tracking 90/180‑day stays; full…
Europe’s Biometric Entry: End of Passport Stamps, EES Unveiled
From October 12, 2025, the EES will replace passport stamps with biometric records—fingerprints and facial images—for most non-EU short-stay travelers…
EU’s EES Border System Starts Oct 12, 2025: U.S. Travelers
From October 12, 2025, the EU will implement EES across 29 Schengen countries through April 10, 2026, collecting photos and…
Trump Warns of Likely Shutdown, Immigration and Travel at Risk
The Oct 1, 2025 funding lapse triggered a shutdown affecting immigration: USCIS continues fee-funded filings, but DOL certifications, consular services,…
Sydney–San Francisco travelers gain streamlined bag screening via IRBS
United’s SYD–SFO daily flight uses CBP’s IRBS as of September 2025, letting passengers skip baggage pickup at SFO while bags…
Shutdown 2025: How Travel, Visa, and Immigration Can Be Affected
A possible shutdown on October 1, 2025 will likely let USCIS fee-funded adjudications continue, while DOL immigration systems (LCAs, PERM)…