How to Apply for a US Passport: Complete Step-by-Step Guide 2026
Key Takeaways First-time adult applicants pay $165 total (book) and must apply in person using Form DS-11 at…
Vietnam Eases Foreign Worker Rules; U.S. Tightens Visa Vetting in 2026
Vietnam streamlines work permits to 10 days while the U.S. tightens vetting and mandates pre-interview registration for applicants…
DHS Faces Wrongful Deportation Claim After Detaining U.S. Citizen Without Proof
DHS faces scrutiny after allegations of a U.S. citizen's wrongful deportation, highlighting the critical need for immediate access…
Ohio House Passes Bill 96 to Combat Truancy, Not Enrollment Status
Ohio schools maintain K-12 access for all students regardless of status, as House Bill 96 focuses on attendance…
Homeland Security Targets Sanctuary City Airports. Will Charlotte Douglas International Airport Customs Screening Change?
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is excluded from a DHS proposal to withdraw customs officers from sanctuary city airports;…
Europe Tightens Return Rules as Malik Azmani and UNHCR Warn of Risks
European Parliament approves tougher 2026 Return Regulation, introducing offshore hubs and expanded detention in a shift toward US-style…
Massachusetts Congressman Jim Mcgovern Makes Unannounced Visit to Burlington ICE Center
Rep. Jim McGovern makes a surprise visit to a Burlington ICE facility, citing a 2026 court ruling to…
Board of Immigration Appeals Upholds Administrative Removal Order Against Mahmoud Khalil
The BIA issued a final removal order for activist Mahmoud Khalil, but a federal injunction keeps him in…
Arizona’s Retirement Tax Benefits Include Social Security Exemption Under One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Arizona retirees gain new $6,000 tax deductions in 2026. Social Security remains state-exempt, offering significant relief for seniors…
Foreigners in Norway Warn: Don’t Trust UDI Wait Times, the Local Norway Reports
Norway's UDI warns that 25-month immigration wait times are only guides, with full system modernization not expected until…
FY 2027 Budget Plan Would Privatize TSA Screening, Cut 9,400 Federal Jobs
The administration proposes privatizing TSA screening at small airports in its FY 2027 budget, cutting 9,400 federal jobs…
2% of Deportation Orders Target Criminal Grounds as February Data Reveals
(UNITED STATES) — Department of Homeland Security filings showed that immigration authorities sought deportation on criminal grounds for…
British Travellers Hit by Biometric Border Checks in Schengen Area as Entry/exit System Falters
The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) launched April 2026, requiring fingerprints from British travelers and replacing manual passport…
100 ICE Agents Leave Philadelphia International Airport as TSA Staffing Shortfall Grows
ICE agents depart Philadelphia Airport as TSA staffing levels recover and checkpoints reopen following the 2026 federal funding…