Visa Verge
Chinese Tourism to Europe Soars in 2025, Overcoming Visa and Flight Hurdles
In 2025 Chinese travel to Europe climbs as visa relaxations and January 8 border reopening (negative PCR within…
Trump administration threatens to seize or license Harvard’s federally funded patents
The Commerce Department ordered Harvard to report all federally funded patents by September 5, 2025, citing Bayh-Dole compliance…
US visa rule change may force students to reapply mid‑program
From September 2, 2025, most F-1, F-2, J-1 and J-2 applicants must attend in-person interviews; DHS’s June 2025…
Tuberville bill seeks to ban Chinese and Iranian students
Introduced July 31, 2025, the Student Visa Integrity Act would bar new enrollments from China and Iran and…
Major KLM Operational Breakdown: 135+ Flights Affected Across Key Routes
Between August 7–9, 2025, KLM canceled at least 120 flights and disrupted over 135, creating 51-minute average delays…
Portugal’s Constitutional Court Blocks Key Immigration Restrictions
Portugal’s Constitutional Court struck down key immigration bill provisions on August 9, 2025, preserving family reunification rights by…
I-730 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition: Detailed Eligibility and Steps Explained
All I-730 petitions now route to the Texas Service Center; filings postmarked September 2, 2025 or later will…
Ossoff Raises Alarm Over Human Rights Violations in Immigration Detention
Sen. Ossoff disclosed 510 credible reports of abuse in detention centers since January 2025, based on 46 detainee…
Norwich Airport reopens after runway light aircraft fire and brief closure
On 8 August 2025 a light aircraft suffered an engine fire during takeoff at Norwich Airport around 08:30…
SFO Incident: American Airlines Passenger Removed After Onboard Dispute
American Airlines removed passenger Peter “Kobe” Nguyen from AA2860 at SFO on August 4, 2025, after crew reported…
Anxiety Attacks and Tears: How 2025 Immigration Sweeps Harm Children’s Mental Health
Immigration sweeps in early 2025 increased child anxiety, panic, and absenteeism, with a Stanford/Annenberg study showing a 22%…
LATAM Unveils New Premium Comfort Class for Long‑Haul Flights 2027
LATAM plans a 2027 Premium Comfort debut on Boeing 787s with over USD 100 million invested. The mid‑tier…
Vietnam Airlines Launches Inflight Wi‑Fi on A350s, Free 15‑Min Messaging
Vietnam Airlines rolled out inflight Wi‑Fi after activation on July 28, 2025 and launch on August 5, 2025.…
Vietnam’s New 2025 Work Permit Rules: Decree 219 Updates and Impact
Effective 8 August 2025, Decree No. 219/2025 replaces Decree No. 70/2023 by requiring a single Form No. 03…
Daniela Darcourt Withdraws; Michael Stuart Replaces Her at Festival Latino
CAPA announced on August 7, 2025 that Michael Stuart replaces Daniela Darcourt at Festival Latino due to Darcourt’s…