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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Chartered Jet to Bring Detained Korean Workers Home From the US

Over 300 Koreans detained at a Hyundai-LG Georgia construction site may return voluntarily on a charter flight while…

UK Considers Visa Suspensions for Non-Cooperative Return Countries

On Sept 8–9, 2025 the UK said it could suspend visas for nationals of countries that refuse returns…

ECHR Extends Halt on Syrian Deportations from Austria

The ECHR extended a halt on Austrian deportations to Syria until September 25, 2025, after Austria’s July 3…

US Deportation Flights to Central America Surge Under Trump in 2025

By August 2025 the U.S. ran nearly 6,000 deportation flights to Central America, a 41% increase over 2024,…

UK Ends Suburban Migrant Hotels as Asylum Housing Moves to Barracks

UK plans to end most migrant hotel use by the end of the Parliament, cutting hotels from 400+…

Conservatives Push ‘Make Call Centers American Again’ Reflecting Visa, Outsourcing Debates

Tighter 2025 visa interview rules ended broad Dropbox renewals and require more in‑person interviews for H‑1B, L‑1, F‑1,…

Rising Deportations Coincide with Higher Immigration Lawyer Fees

H.R. 1’s new fee regime, effective with strict checks from August 21, 2025, adds charges like $100 asylum…

Trump administration declares Kilmar Abrego Garcia ineligible for asylum as detention and deportioná

ICE plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Eswatini after declaring him asylum ineligible based on a 2019…

New Foreigners Act: Defined registration rules and minority exemptions explained

Effective September 1, 2025, India’s Immigration and Foreigners Act centralizes immigration law. An Exemption Order shields six non-Muslim…

Chaotic Showdown Over Guatemalan Children Strains Trump Deportation Push

A late-night August 31, 2025 deportation effort targeted at least 76 unaccompanied Guatemalan children, prompting emergency litigation. Judge…

NRIs with foreign Aadhaar address: will the letter reach overseas?

Physical Aadhaar letters are mailed only to Indian addresses; NRIs abroad should use e-Aadhaar. Aadhaar issuance can take…

DHS Launches Program Reimbursing 287(g) Agencies for Officer Salaries

Starting October 1, 2025, DHS will reimburse full salaries, benefits, and up to 25% overtime for 287(g) officers…

Alaska Airlines Plans Nonstop Seattle to Reykjavík Flights in 2026

Alaska launches daily Seattle–Reykjavík nonstop flights May 28–Sept 7, 2026 on Boeing 737-8 MAX, with Icelandair codeshare to…

UK Raises English Standards for Skilled Worker and Family Visas in 2025

From 2025 the UK requires B2 English for Skilled Worker visas and a stepped A1→A2→B2 route for adult…

Are Masked ICE Agents Un-American? Debating Identity and Accountability

ICE agents began routinely wearing masks during arrests in late 2024 and through 2025 without a published federal…