Germany’s 2025 asylum applications plunge; no confirmed 1600 border turnaways
In 2025, Germany's asylum landscape shifted with a nearly 50% decrease in applications. While border checks have intensified,…
New AI-Powered Visa Kiosks to Ease Entry at Saudi Airports
Saudi Arabia will upgrade airport and select border kiosks to offer AI-assisted visa issuance on arrival, scanning passports,…
U.S. Travel Industry Pushes Back on Social Media Vetting for VWP Travelers
A DHS proposal would require Visa Waiver travelers to give five years of social media history, past emails,…
Norway Confirmed: Entry Denied for Caribbean CBI Passport Holders
Norwegian authorities have been denying entry since summer 2025 to travelers with Caribbean CBI passports at Oslo and…
H-1B Revoked at U.S. Airport, 5-Year Ban Sparks Travel Risk
A traveler with a valid November 2024 H-1B stamp and petition says CBP cancelled the visa at secondary…
Bondi Attack: No Immediate Change to Australian Visa or Border Rules
After the Bondi Beach attack, visa rules for visitors and students remained unchanged. Authorities prioritised urgent visa enquiries…
What the US entry rules mean: ESTA, social media checks
Beginning late 2025, CBP will require five years of social media history and additional data through a redesigned…
Disclosing Online Writing Income to CBP: A Retiree’s Guide
Retired online writers can travel to the U.S. on B-1/B-2 or ESTA provided they do not work while…
What to Do If CBP Separates You at the U.S. Airport
CBP separations usually lead to routine secondary inspection lasting 10 minutes to 2 hours. Stay calm, answer briefly…
Canadians’ Rights When a U.S. Border Agent Requests Social Media
Canadians may refuse device or social media searches at U.S. borders, but refusals can cause delays or entry…
Chinese Embassy to Launch Online Visa Window for Indians on Dec 22
On December 22, 2025, China’s embassy in India will launch an online visa application portal for Indians, enabling…
India Introduces E-Production Investment E-Visa for Manufacturing Vendors
The E-Production Investment E-Visa allows foreign vendor teams and executives multiple short visits to India over six months…
Traveling Abroad with Approved I-140: Key Steps and Documentation
I-140 approval supports your green card case but doesn’t grant re-entry. Travel rules depend on current visa status,…
South Korea Joins Asia Partners in New US Visa Interview Rules
As of September 2, 2025, U.S. visa interview waivers were tightened, forcing most South Korean applicants to attend…