Golden Visa, Portugal’s Presidential Runoff, Chega Pose Limited Risk
Portugal heads to a presidential runoff in February 2026 between António José Seguro and André Ventura. While political…
Third Circuit Overturns Order Blocking Mahmoud Khalil Arrest and Deportation
A Third Circuit panel ruled 2-1 that district courts cannot intervene in certain deportation cases, reversing a block…
Malaysia Doubles Employment Pass Salary Minimum To RM20,000, Sets 10-Year Cap
Malaysia is raising the bar for foreign professionals with new Employment Pass rules starting June 2026. Key changes…
UAE Unveils ‘fast Track’ Biometric App to Clear Immigration in 90 Seconds
The UAE Fast Track app allows travelers to enroll biometric data on their phones to use automated Smart…
U.S. Expats in UAE: Tax Reporting on FBAR and Form 8938
The UAE offers significant local tax advantages, including no personal income or capital gains tax. However, for U.S.…
Iran briefly closes airspace to most flights as US tensions escalate
A five-hour closure of Iranian airspace on January 15, 2026, has triggered ongoing travel disruptions. Despite the reopening…
Lufthansa Extends Tel Aviv Overnight Cancellations Through Jan 31, 2026
Lufthansa Group has extended its suspension of overnight flights to and from Tel Aviv through January 31, 2026.…
UK ETA Rules Require Australian–British Dual Nationals to Use UK Passports
From February 25, 2026, Australian–British dual nationals must possess a UK passport, Irish passport, or a Certificate of…
Kenya Requires Canceling Current Work Permit Before Employer Change
The Kenyan Class D Work Permit is employer-linked, requiring a full cancellation and re-application process for any job…
Emirates A380 Delayed 3 Hours on Toronto Tarmac After Snow Storm
Following significant winter disruptions at Toronto Pearson, Emirates is implementing new tarmac delay policies. Effective January 2026, these…
Argentina grants visa-free entry to U.S. Green Card holders
Beginning January 16, 2026, U.S. Green Card holders can visit Argentina without a visa or AVE for tourism…
Pakistan Reacts as US Immigrant Visa Processing Paused Nationwide
A new U.S. policy pauses the issuance of immigrant visas for Pakistanis at consular posts. While domestic USCIS…
European Airlines Reroute Flights to Bypass Iranian and Iraqi Airspace
European carriers are currently bypassing Iranian and Iraqi airspace, leading to significant delays and reroutings for flights between…
Trump Exempts Athletes from Visa Bans for Major U.S. Sporting Events
New U.S. travel restrictions include exemptions for major sporting events but do not relax visa eligibility rules. H-1B…