Jim Grey
12 Australian Universities with Priority 1 Visa Processing in 2025
As of Sept 23, 2025, Australia named 12 public universities Priority 1 – High under MD111 for faster…
Protests Erupt as Ethiopian Asylum Seeker Kebatu Is Sentenced in UK
Kebatu assaulted a teenager and an adult at the Bell Hotel on July 7, 2025; arrested July 8,…
PEI PNP Draw: 129 Skilled Workers and International Graduates
On September 19, 2025, PEI issued 129 PNP invitations under the Labour Impact Category for employer‑backed Skilled Worker,…
Alaska Airlines Unveils 13,000-Sq-Ft San Diego Lounge Expansion
Alaska Airlines will build a 13,000-square-foot lounge at San Diego International Airport, breaking ground in early 2027. Serving…
Should Airline Pilots Fly Past 65? Debates Over Raising to 67
ICAO delegates will consider raising the pilot retirement age to 67 in Montreal. Airlines and IATA support it…
McKinney National Airport Opens U.S. Customs Facility Amid Expansion
The airport opened a 3,200-square-foot CBP facility allowing direct international general aviation arrivals. Operational now, it supports large…
Doctors May Get Exemption from $100,000 H-1B Fee, Report Says
A September 19, 2025 proclamation imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions. The White House suggests physicians…
China Pushes K Visa to Tap STEM Talent Amid H-1B Fees
China’s K visa, launching October 1, 2025, targets early-career STEM professionals with bachelor’s degrees, permitting research, entrepreneurship, and…
Trump’s $100K H-1B Fee Sparks Chaos for Chinese Talent in U.S.
A Sept. 19, 2025 Proclamation creates a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions filed abroad, effective Sept. 21;…
EU Agency Confirms Ransomware Attack Behind Major Airport Disruptions
A ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE software disrupted European airports from September 19–21, 2025, forcing manual processing,…
H-1B Outside-US Petitions Now Require a $100K Fee
Effective Sept 21, 2025, a Presidential Proclamation requires a $100,000 supplemental fee for most new H-1B petitions filed…
UK ILR Reform Not Scrapping Residency, Extends Path to 10 Years
A May 2025 white paper proposes extending ILR waiting times to ten years for most work visas, tougher…
US Expands AI in Immigration Control Amid 2025 Transparency Debates
DHS expanded AI in immigration in 2025 with a playbook requiring human review. CBP reported 75 AI use…
Seven Men Face Trial for Violent Disorder Outside Rosewood Hotel
Seven men face trial for violent disorder after a May 2025 incident outside Rosewood Hotel, with prosecutors using…
China’s K Visa vs US H-1B: Key Differences in 2025
Launching October 1, 2025, China’s K visa lets young STEM graduates enter without employer sponsorship to research, teach,…