Visa Verge
Few Bad Apples, Massive Consequences: The H-1B Overreaction Destroying American Innovation
The recent surge in criticism against H-1B visas appears to be driven more by political considerations than economic…
American Airlines and Alaska Lead $150M oneworld BEV SAF Fund Launch
The oneworld BEV Fund, launched September 17, 2025, commits $150 million to scale drop-in SAF technologies. It will…
Over 170 U.S. Citizens Detained by Immigration Agents, ProPublica Finds
ProPublica documented over 170 U.S. citizens detained in immigration operations during the first nine months of Trump’s second…
Two Arrested in Texas Detention Center Shooting Face Terrorism Charges
A July 4, 2025 armed assault at Prairieland Detention Center injured one officer; prosecutors charged Autumn Hill and…
Qatar Offers Residency Visa and Title Deed Within Days for $200,000
Qatar’s 2025 Residency-by-Property fast-track issues residency permits and title deeds within days for $200,000 investments, with $1 million…
Green Card Holders Face Fines and Jail for Not Carrying Proof
Starting October 16, 2025, non-citizens 18+ must carry proof of immigration status: Form I-551 for green card holders…
Mexico’s President Denies U.S. Cartel Bounty Claims on Immigration
President Sheinbaum says Mexico has no official evidence of cartel bounties targeting U.S. immigration officials and has requested…
Finland Tightens Citizenship Rules: Residence, Finances, and Identity
Finland’s 2025 reforms tighten citizenship rules: residence increased to eight years, a three-month welfare cutoff disqualifies applicants, and…
Spirit Airlines secures $475 million DIP financing in bankruptcy court
Spirit won court approval for $475 million in DIP financing, with $200 million available immediately, and a $150…
USCIS to Process H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, CW-1 Petitions During Shutdown
USCIS remains open to process I-129 and CW-1 petitions but DOL system outages can block required LCAs and…
Washington Woman Allegedly Attacks Alaska Airlines Crew, Boise Landing
An Alaska Airlines flight diverted to Boise on October 15, 2025, after a passenger allegedly assaulted crew; police…
Thanksgiving Travel Warned as Airports Face Record Delays Cancellations
A government shutdown plus a 2.2% rise in Thanksgiving bookings and 250,000 added seats increases risks of delays…
Mali Imposes $10,000 Visa Bond on U.S. Travelers in Retaliation
Effective October 23, 2025, Mali will require U.S. visitors to post a refundable $5,000–$10,000 visa bond in response…
Hackers briefly take over Windsor airport screens and PA systems
Hackers briefly hijacked screens and PA systems at Windsor, Victoria and Kelowna on October 14, 2025, broadcasting political…
EB-1 China: October 2025 Visa Bulletin Impacts for November 2025
In Oct–Nov 2025 the Visa Bulletin showed little movement: EB‑1 China stayed at 22DEC22, EB‑1 India at 15FEB22,…