U.S. Denies Visas to 8 Cuba Delegates Ahead of World Baseball Classic
The U.S. denied visas to eight Cuban baseball officials and coaches for the 2026 WBC, citing immigration laws…
Gambling Commission Rings-Fences UK Igaming Fees for 2026/27
UK and Brazil move to hike gambling taxes and licence fees by 2026/28, as X bans influencer ads,…
Visa Processing Suspended at Romania’s Minsk Embassy Due to Technical Glitch
Romania indefinitely suspends visa services in Minsk for technical reasons, forcing Belarusian travelers to seek Schengen appointments in…
Seoul in Talks with Samsung, SK to Unblock U.S. Visa Stalls
South Korea meets with tech giants to resolve U.S. visa hurdles and immigration frictions threatening semiconductor and battery…
Senate Bill 1247 Pushes E-Verify as Idaho Labor Department Weighs Rules
Idaho lawmakers advance three bills to mandate E-Verify usage for employers, ranging from public contractors to a universal…
Non-Visa Nationals Need Electronic Travel Authorisation as Transition Ends
The UK now enforces mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for all visa-exempt travelers. No digital permission means no…
China Expands Visa Waiver for 30-Day Visa-Free Entry Starting February 17 2026
China adds Canada and the UK to its 30-day visa-free travel list starting Feb 17, 2026, allowing easier…
Bangladesh Resumes Tourist Visas for Indians After Two-Month Freeze
Bangladesh resumes tourist visas for Indians after a 2-month freeze, restoring travel for medical patients and tourists following…
Egypt Raises Emergency Entry Visa Fee to $30 at Ports
Egypt raises emergency entry visa fees at ports to $30 starting March 1, 2026, while standard airport visa-on-arrival…
U.S. Visa Delays Fuel Mental Health Crisis for Indian Families
U.S. visa delays and strict policies are triggering a mental health crisis and 'visa limbo' for Indian families,…
Colombian Congresswoman Pushes ICE to Free Son Held in Asylum Process
The detention of a Colombian Congresswoman’s son in Louisiana sparks debate over ICE enforcement discretion and the detention…
British Traveler with Valid Visa Spends Six Weeks in ICE Detention
British tourist Karen Newton's 45-day ICE detention highlights that a U.S. visa is not a guarantee of entry…
Amitav Acharya Debunks Job-Stealing Narrative Around H-1B Visa Program
Scholar Amitav Acharya challenges H-1B job-stealing claims as U.S. officials implement wage-weighted selection and higher fees to protect…
Columbia University Pushes SIPA Undergraduate Major Despite Faculty Pushback
Columbia University proposes a SIPA undergraduate major in Global Affairs, sparking debate over academic governance, resources, and shifting…