Jim Grey

Jim Grey

Jim Grey serves as the Senior Editor at VisaVerge.com, where his expertise in editorial strategy and content management shines. With a keen eye for detail and a profound understanding of the immigration and travel sectors, Jim plays a pivotal role in refining and enhancing the website's content. His guidance ensures that each piece is informative, engaging, and aligns with the highest journalistic standards.
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British Airways Flight Canceled After Ground Vehicle Wedged Under 787

A Thales van lodged under a seven‑year‑old Boeing 787‑9 led British Airways to cancel a roughly 13‑hour flight…

FAA Probes Cockpit-Breach Rumor Linked Diversion, Airlines Respond

An unverified report says an American Airlines flight diverted after pilots mistook flight attendants knocking for a cockpit…

Blunkett pushes upskilling rather than endorsing a work-and-teach visa

The “work and teach” visa, proposed by the Good Growth Foundation, would require some skilled migrants to train…

No Broad White House Student Debt Cancellation Yet Amid PSLF Reforms

No mass student debt cancellation was announced by October 20, 2025. A March 2025 order narrows PSLF employer…

Over 2,000 US flights delayed as FAA staffing shortage amid shutdown

More than 2,000 U.S. flights were delayed on October 20, 2025, as FAA staffing shortages during the government…

Envoy Air Hit by Oracle Hack Linked to CVE-2025-61882

Envoy Air was breached via CVE-2025-61882 in Oracle E-Business Suite, part of a Clop campaign. Only business/contact data…

Trump Slashes Refugee Admissions, Introduces Racially Biased Criteria

USRAP was suspended January 20, 2025; a February carveout prioritizes white Afrikaners. The proposed FY2026 cap of 7,500…

UK Skilled Worker Visa: English at B2 CEFR by January 8, 2026

From January 8, 2026 the UK raises English requirements to CEFR B2 for new Skilled Worker, Scale‑up, and…

Harris County Approves About $1.3M for Deportation-Defense Services

Harris County approved $1,334,751 on October 16, 2025 to continue county-funded deportation defense through five nonprofit contracts. The…

EB-1 China 2025 November: No Movement on FAD and DFF Cutoffs

November 2025’s Visa Bulletin left EB-1 China frozen: FAD at December 22, 2022 and DFF at May 15,…

ICE Expands Site Visits in Northern Virginia to Probe OPT Fraud

ICE HSI investigators found staged worksites, residential addresses used as businesses, and supervisors unfamiliar with OPT rules at…

Catholic Legal Network Navigates Shifting Federal Immigration Policies

CLINIC is ramping up legal defense, training, and advocacy across a 400+ office network in 2025 as executive…

Duckworth Urges IG Probe into Chicago Immigration Tactics

Sen. Duckworth requested a DHS inspector general investigation into Operation Midway Blitz, citing reports of excessive force, unlawful…

ICE Arrests in Massachusetts Top 1,400, During Patriot 2.0 Operation

From Sept. 4–30, 2025, ICE’s Operation Patriot 2.0 arrested 1,406 people across Massachusetts, focusing on those with serious…

Reasons to Upgrade from EB2/EB3 to EB1 with Scenarios

Switching from EB2/EB3 to EB1 can shorten waits and avoid PERM. EB1A, EB1B, and EB1C require strong evidence…