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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,…
November 2025 vs. October 2025 Visa Bulletins — What Changed (and What Didn’t)
The U.S. Department of State’s Visa Bulletin serves as a monthly roadmap for immigrants, attorneys, and employers tracking…
Flight Attendants Bar FAA-Approved CARES Harness Amid Safety Debate
Multiple 2025 incidents show flight crews denying the FAA-approved AmSafe CARES harness, despite its certification for children 22–44…
Understanding November 2025 Visa Bulletin: Everything You Need to Know
The U.S. Department of State publishes the Visa Bulletin each month and today is the time for November…
St. Louis Immigrant Groups Call for Readiness Over Federal Influx
Community groups in St. Louis are preparing for increased immigration enforcement after Missouri authorized National Guard support for…
How to Avoid Common Immigration Scams and Fraud
Immigration scams are unfortunately common and continue to evolve in more sophisticated ways. Scammers often impersonate government agencies…
Immigration Crackdown Sparks Unease Ahead of Chicago Marathon Weekend
Heightened federal immigration enforcement has created anxiety ahead of the October 12, 2025 Chicago Marathon. Organizers directed participants…
Chicago Bounties on Immigration Officers and Cross-Border Crime
Since October 2025, cartels and Chicago gangs posted bounties for harming ICE and Border Patrol personnel, offering up…