Jim Grey
What Visa is Needed for Worldpackers?
For Worldpackers, typically a tourist visa suffices as you volunteer in exchange for accommodation, not work-for-pay. Visa needs…
Ontario Bans International Students from Medical Schools 2026
Ontario will restrict international students from medical schools from 2026 to prioritize local students and tackle the family…
Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants Detained in Ahmedabad
Gujarat authorities detained 48 illegal Bangladeshi migrants in Ahmedabad, aiming for immediate deportation. The operation uncovered cases of…
Bosnian Guard Kemal Mrndzic Convicted for Lying About Refugee Status
Kemal Mrndzic, a former Bosnian prison camp guard, was convicted for fraudulently gaining U.S. citizenship by lying about…
USCIS Asylum Program Fee: Employer Guide 2024
The USCIS introduced a new Asylum Program Fee in 2024 impacting employers filing Forms I-129 and I-140. Large…
Australia Travel Declaration: Digital Incoming Passenger Card Pilot Launch
Australia initiates a digital incoming passenger card pilot, the Australia Travel Declaration (ATD), on Qantas flights from New…
Indonesia Launches e-Visa on Arrival with VFS Global
Indonesia has partnered with VFS Global to introduce an electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) system, launching in December…
IRS Releases 2025 Federal Income Tax Brackets
The IRS announced 2025 federal income tax brackets adjusted for inflation to prevent "bracket creep." Marginal tax rates…
Delhi High Court Rejects Tan France Visa Plea
The Delhi High Court rejected a plea from queer icon Tan France to expedite his delayed tourist visa,…
Targeted Employment Areas in the EB-5 Program
Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs) in the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program encourage foreign investment in economically distressed U.S. regions.…
Sweden Offers $34,000 to Immigrants for Voluntary Return Home
Sweden's new immigration policy offers up to 350,000 kronor to encourage immigrants to voluntarily return to their countries,…
Bali Rounds Up Tourists Overstaying Under Operation Jagratara
Bali is cracking down on foreigners overstaying tourist visas, with operations like Jagratara leading to arrests, including a…
Texas Lawmakers Push for Voter Citizenship Proof
Texas lawmakers are advocating for proof of citizenship for voters, citing election integrity and demographic changes. Republicans, led…
Italy Suspends Nulla Osta for Bangladeshis Amid Verification
Italy has suspended work permits for several nationalities, including Bangladeshis, due to fake document concerns. This suspension aims…
Barnier Opposes Albania Migrant Processing Plan for France
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier dismisses outsourcing migrant processing to Albania, citing legal, socio-political, and economic challenges. France's…