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Kristi Noem: Green Card Processing Sped Up with Strong Vetting
Kristi Noem announced faster, tighter green card and visa processing, citing reduced backlogs and more naturalizations. The administration set three non‑negotiable eligibility criteria and introduced measures like a $100,000 H‑1B…
Axworthy urges Canada to withdraw from the U.S. refugee pact
Lloyd Axworthy urged Canada to exit the Safe Third Country Agreement in 2025, citing U.S. detention and deportation…
Fribourg and Zug Tighten Naturalization Rules in 2025
For 2025, Fribourg requires five years without social assistance for citizenship, up from three. Zug matches that rule,…
U.S. Designates Erdoğan Ally Turkish Hizbullah for Immigration Controls
In November 2025 the U.S. added Turkish Hizbullah to the TEL, allowing visa denials and deportations based on…
SFO Delays Persist: High Winds and Wet Weather Cancel Dozens
Heavy rain and strong winds at SFO triggered an FAA ground delay program from 7 a.m. to 11:59…
Oregon’s Unauthorized Immigrant Population About 155K, Slowing Growth
Oregon had an estimated 155,000 unauthorized immigrants in mid-2023, a figure unchanged since 2021 and below 2007 levels.…
MAGA ramps up pushback against Trump’s 2025 immigration agenda
MAGA leaders opposed Trump’s 2025 immigration agenda, which promotes nationwide expedited removals, stronger border and interior enforcement, and…
Greece Unfreezes Golden Visa Files as Turkish Demand Surges
After a six-month halt, Greece restarted the Golden Visa program, clearing backlogs and prompting Turkish demand that raised…
American Airlines COO: Cancellations Simply Unacceptable Amid Shutdown
A prolonged government shutdown forced American Airlines to cancel nearly 1,400 flights and expand cuts to 10% starting…
Canada invites foreigners to apply for permanent residence
In November 2025 IRCC issued 1,000 CEC invites at CRS 533 and 714 PNP invites at CRS 738,…