Greater Cincinnati Sees Fewer USCIS N-400 Approvals in 2026 as Processing Time Grows
Greater Cincinnati’s USCIS field office approved about 750 naturalization applications in the first half of 2026, while receiving…
Pakistan Ends Machine-Readable Passports on October 15 as E-Passport Applications Open at Pakistani Diplomatic Missions
Starting October 15, 2026, Pakistan will issue e-passports only for new passport applications, both domestically and at diplomatic…
Armenia and Rwanda Sign Deal Waiving Visa Requirements for Diplomatic Passport Holders
Armenia and Rwanda signed a visa waiver agreement in New York on September 25, 2026. It applies only…
IRS Watchdog: Systems Not Effective to Identify, Protect, and Detect 3 Critical Vulnerabilities
TIGTA rated the IRS cybersecurity program not effective for fiscal year 2026, citing weaknesses in risk identification, protection,…
US Passport Processing Times 2026: Current Wait and How to Expedite
Routine U.S. passport processing takes 4 to 6 weeks and expedited service takes 2 to 3 weeks for…
Trump Administration Weighs Passport Records in Voter Eligibility Checks
The State Department is considering a proposal to let election officials compare voter files with passport records when…
All Nippon Flight Evacuated at Naha Airport After Right-Engine Oil Temperature Warning
An All Nippon Airways Boeing 737-800 returned to Naha Airport after a right-engine oil temperature warning during climbout.…
India Revises Passport Rules for Minors Under 15 Years Old in Gazette of India
India now allows ordinary 36-page passports for minors under fifteen to remain valid for five years or until…
Philippine Consulate in Dubai Braces for Rise in Passport Renewal Applications
The Philippine Consulate in Dubai is preparing for more passport renewals as 10-year passports near 2028 expiry. Renewals…
Philippine Passport Fee May Rise to ₱1,500 from ₱950 Under APO Production Unit Proposal
The DFA is asking to postpone a proposed passport fee increase until mid-2028, when the next-generation passport is…
Maryland Wins TSA REAL ID Recertification, Averts Federal Airport Screening Disruption
TSA recertified Maryland’s REAL ID compliance on September 16, 2026, keeping state-issued credentials valid for federal identity verification.…
Ghanaian Passport Holders Gain Visa-Free Access to Maldives, Antigua and Barbuda, and One More Destination
Ghana has added the Maldives, Zambia and Antigua and Barbuda to its visa-free travel list, effective immediately. Stay…
IRS Promotes Direct Pay as Free Option for Federal Tax Bills at Irs.gov, Per IR-2026-109
The IRS is highlighting Direct Pay, a free online option for sending federal tax payments from a U.S.…
Texas Allows Driver’s License Despite Expired U.S. Visa If I-94 Valid in SAVE System
Texas will accept certain passports with an expired U.S. visa for ID purposes if the applicant also has…