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South Africa to Launch Mandatory Digital Visa System in September 2025
South Africa’s new ETA digital visa system starts in September 2025 for tourists and later expands to work and residency permits. Enhanced immigration rules include a points-based work visa and…
US Visa Fees to Increase Under Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Law
Effective July 8, 2025, US visa fees rose sharply with a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee and ESTA…
Norwegian Flights from Belgrade to Oslo Now Stop in Krakow
Starting July 4, 2025, Norwegian Air Shuttle flights between Belgrade and Oslo now stop in Krakow, adding travel…
Lawyers Warn Trump’s $5 Million Gold Card Visa Needs New Law
The Gold Card visa proposal lacks legal status and Congressional approval as of July 2025. Only the EB-5…
Philippine Airlines Resumes Seasonal Manila to Sapporo Flights with A321neo
Starting November 2025, Philippine Airlines will operate thrice-weekly nonstop flights between Manila and Sapporo using Airbus A321neo. Economy…
Fears of Deportation Increase Among All U.S. Adults in 2025
Deportation fears climbed to 23% of U.S. adults by June 2025, with immigrants and Latinos most affected. Enhanced…
Trump Extends Federal Hiring Freeze with Military and Immigration Exceptions
The federal hiring freeze, extended to October 2025, halts most civilian federal hires except exempted military, immigration, and…
El Salvador Denies Authority Over Migrants Held in U.S. Deportation Megaprison
El Salvador rejects U.S. claims of authority over migrants held in CECOT, where detainees face harsh conditions. The…
What Californians Should Know About Trump’s Denaturalization Push
In 2025, the Trump administration expanded denaturalization efforts, focusing heavily on California's large naturalized population. Civil lawsuits with…
Migrants Deported to Salvadoran Prison Remain Under U.S. Control
The US continues deporting migrants to El Salvador’s CECOT prison under a contested 1798 law. Court-ordered hearings now…