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HRW Report: Venezuelan Migrants in El Salvador Face Torture
A joint report says about 252 Venezuelans deported in early 2025 were sent to El Salvador’s CECOT prison…
Kristi Noem: Green Card Processing Sped Up with Strong Vetting
Kristi Noem announced faster, tighter green card and visa processing, citing reduced backlogs and more naturalizations. The administration…
U.S. Designates Erdoğan Ally Turkish Hizbullah for Immigration Controls
In November 2025 the U.S. added Turkish Hizbullah to the TEL, allowing visa denials and deportations based on…
Australia 2025-26 Skilled Migration: Nov 13 Subclass 189 Invitation
On 13 November 2025 Home Affairs ran a Subclass 189 invitation round amid interim state allocations (NSW 3,600;…
Fact Check: No Evidence US Revoked 80,000 Nigerian Visas
The reported 80,000 visa revocations reflect a global U.S. security review, not a Nigeria-specific sweep. Many cancellations relate…
Florida School Enrollment Drops Over Fear of Immigration Arrests
After a January 2025 reversal removing school protections, Florida districts saw tens of thousands of students withdraw, hitting…
Democrat Staffer Allegedly Duped DHS Into Releasing Illegal Immigrant
ICE alleges Edward York falsely claimed to be an attorney and may have altered a DHS form to…
Poland’s foreign student intake hits record as visa crackdown tightens
Poland’s April 2025 law tightens student visas after 108,000 foreign students entered in 2024/25. Key rules: 50% institutional…
Refugee Dentists Gain Easier Path to UK Registration and Practice
From April 2025, refugee dentists get a two-week head start on ORE bookings and up to two attempts…
Japan to Triple Departure Tax to Curb Overtourism and Congestion
Japan may raise its departure tax to ¥3,000+ by fiscal 2026 to fund crowd control and site improvements…
How the Government Shutdown Affects International Flights and Customs
International routes are operating, but U.S. domestic air-traffic limits and unpaid screening staff are causing cancellations, slower security,…
Will Flight Prices Rise After the Shutdown Amid Capacity Cuts?
FAA capacity cuts at 40 major airports—up to 10% now, possibly 20%—could ground thousands of daily flights and…
Flights Canceled in the 43-Day Shutdown: When Will Backlog Clear?
FAA-imposed flight cuts during a 43-day shutdown led to over 9,000 canceled flights and major delays across hubs.…
Delays in Green Card Interviews and Naturalization After Shutdown
USCIS remains operational after the October 1, 2025 shutdown, but Green Card interviews are delayed and naturalization ceremonies…
Expected H-1B Stamping Delays at U.S. Consulates After 2025 Shutdown
Shutdown-related DOL delays and consular staffing constraints slowed H-1B stamping despite open posts. Expect reduced appointment availability, longer…