Seoul Faces Backlash Over Metropolitan Visa Use in Ulsan Shipbuilding
The article distinguishes South Korea’s employer-tied 'metropolitan' labor visa from European digital nomad visas. Korea’s system, focused on…
China Cancels All Flights on 49 Air Routes Including Shanghai–tokyo Haneda and Beijing Daxing–osaka Kansai
Airlines have suspended 49 routes between China and Japan for February 2026 amid rising political tensions and a…
U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on Haiti Transitional Presidential Council
U.S. authorities have introduced three major immigration measures regarding Haiti: targeted visa revocations for council members with alleged…
France Issues Nearly 2.86 Million Visas in 2024 with Moroccans Among Top Short-Stay Recipients
France issued more visas in 2024, driven by a rebound in short-stay tourism. Morocco remains a leading recipient,…
U.S. Sends Immigration and Customs Enforcement Unit to Winter Olympics Milan-Cortina
HSI agents will provide security support for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. Their role is advisory and…
China Says Visa-Free Entry for Canadians Not Yet Final After Mark Carney Visit
While Canada announced a deal for visa-free travel to China, Beijing clarifies the policy is not yet finalized.…
Guan Heng Xinjiang Asylum Seeker in U.S. Custody Fighting Deportation Order
Whistleblower Guan Heng faces a critical January 2026 hearing while in ICE custody. His asylum claim, based on…
Brazil Grants Visa Exemptions for Chinese Nationals Short Stays Lula Silva
Brazil is introducing visa-free entry for Chinese nationals for stays of up to 30 days. This reciprocal agreement,…
Incheon International Airport (iia) Terminal 2 Launches International Remote Baggage Screening System (irbs) with Secureport-IRBS-K
Incheon Terminal 2 now features remote baggage screening for U.S.-bound flights. Using high-resolution 3D imaging, the system allows…
South Korea Orders Travel Bans Over Drone Flights and North Korea Probe
Authorities in South Korea have banned three people from leaving the country during an investigation into unauthorized drone…
Border Czar Says Virginia Washington Deal Unclear After Abigail Spanberger
Virginia's new limits on immigration cooperation are prompting federal adjustments. ICE may move from jail pickups to community…
Board of Peace Nations Among 75 Countries Barred from Immigrant Visa Entry
The Trump administration has paused immigrant visa processing for 75 countries to prevent new arrivals from becoming public…
Crystal Bay Airlines Enters Vietnam Leisure Tourism Sector
Crystal Bay Airlines enters the Vietnamese market focusing on charter flights for resort-goers. By integrating flights with hotel…
Kazakhstan, France, Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (epca)
Kazakhstan is working to ease Schengen visa rules through new negotiations with France, targeting lower fees and less…