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Six Border Crossings Open Jan 1 for Syrians in Türkiye with Permits
A significant divergence in policy occurs on January 1, 2026: while Syria and Türkiye facilitate regional land travel for legal residents through six border crossings, the U.S. is suspending entry…
New Biometric Exit Rules Apply to Most Non-Citizens at U.S. Ports
A new CBP rule effective December 26, 2025, mandates biometric and photo capture for nearly all non-citizens at…
Canada to End Remote Border Crossing Program Used Mostly by Americans
The RABC Program ends September 14, 2026. Current permits are extended until then, but no new applications are…
Border Patrol Detains 30 Indian Nationals in California Residency Sweep
A California-based Border Patrol operation targeting commercial vehicles resulted in 49 arrests, including 30 Indian nationals. The enforcement,…
TSA Warns Sparkly Holiday Wear Could Trigger Extra Screening This Season
TSA alerts travelers that sparkly holiday clothing can trigger security scanners, leading to manual pat-downs and delays of…
Canada Ends Remote Border Crossing Permit Program; Switches to Phone Reporting
Canada is replacing the RABC permit program with a telephone reporting system for remote entries from Minnesota. While…
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…