Jim Grey
Ryanair Cuts at French Regions: Will More Route Reductions Follow?
Ryanair will cut 750,000 winter seats and 25 routes in France, exiting Bergerac, Brive and Strasbourg, citing a…
Taiwan Eases Visa Rules to Attract Global Talent and Investment
Taiwan’s 2025 reforms extend visa-free entry for Thailand, Brunei and the Philippines through July 2026, mandate a digital…
Middle East Competes for Wealthy Expats with Surge in Golden Visas
Oman launched a 10-year golden residency (200,000 OMR) on August 31, 2025, offering family residency, airport fast-tracks and…
NZ Permanent Residency in 2 Years: Path, Costs, and Steps to PRV
To gain New Zealand Permanent Residency, hold a resident visa for two continuous years, meet the 184-day per-year…
Florida AG: NJ licenses for undocumented immigrants are invalid here
Effective August 31, 2025, Florida will not accept New Jersey licenses issued to undocumented immigrants under statute 322.033.…
Purdue Expands Support for International Students Amid Ongoing Visa Uncertainties
Purdue expanded outreach and services by August 31, 2025 to help international students navigate visa cancellations, delays, and…
Pauline Hanson Joins Canberra Crowds at Nationwide Anti-Immigration Rallies
Thousands joined August 31, 2025 “March for Australia” rallies in six cities pressing for lower migration. Some events…
Australia Signs MoU to Deport Former Detainees to Nauru under New Deal
On August 29, 2025, Australia and Nauru agreed to transfer formerly detained non-citizens to Nauru under 30-year visas,…
Ontario Issues Hundreds of Invitations for Provincial Nomination Amid Shifting Rules
Ontario ramped up OINP Employer Job Offer invitations in summer 2025, introduced an employer‑led portal, and gained refund…
US Student Visa Update: Five Must-Know Facts Before Applying for F-1 in 2025
On October 1, 2025, DHS will implement a fixed-period F-1 admission—generally up to four years including OPT—with a…
No Blanket Ban, but Tight Restrictions on Noncitizen Military Naturalization Persist (2024–25)
Noncitizen troops can still naturalize under INA §328/§329, but Pentagon control of Form N‑426 and a contested 2017…
Trump’s 2025 migrant crackdown threatens US business groups and labor supply
The January 2025 immigration crackdown—Proclamation 10888, expanded expedited removal, "Remain in Mexico," and the Laken Riley Act—drove crossings…
RPP Chair Lingden Calls to Preserve NRN Citizenship by Descent
Rajendra Lingden urged maintaining citizenship by descent for NRNs to keep diaspora ties. NRN Citizenship grants economic and…
Zia Yusuf Sees Reform UK Deportation Plan Echoing Trump 2.0 Tactics
Reform UK's Operation Restoring Justice (announced 26 Aug 2025) aims to deport up to 600,000 people, deny asylum…
Emirates Upgrades First Class with Dom Pérignon Rosé 2009, Also Serving Vintage 2015
Starting August 29, 2025, Emirates adds Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2009 to all First Class departures from Dubai…