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Hospitals Lose ‘Protected Area’ Status: ICE May Enforce Inside
DHS ended Protected Areas in January 2025, permitting enforcement in public hospital spaces but requiring judge-signed warrants for…
New York Airlines Crisis: Fewer Flights, Higher Fares, Reduced Routes Updated
FAA limits Newark operations—28/hour weekends Sep 1–Dec 31, 2025; 34/hour other times through Oct 25, 2025—aim to cut…
ITAS Indonesia 2025: Guide to Limited Stay Visa Rules and Duration
Reforms let foreigners obtain ITAS valid up to ten years after entering on a sponsor-backed VITAS; complete biometrics…
Lufthansa Restarts Non‑Stop Munich–Riyadh Service Aboard A350‑900
Starting the week of October 26, 2025, Lufthansa resumes Munich–Riyadh nonstop service with A350-900 aircraft, operating three weekly…
Federal Immigration Agents Escalate Enforcement Inside Stamford Courthouse
ICE escalated courthouse operations in Stamford in July–August 2025, arresting migrants during hearings and check-ins. Agents often used…
Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Groups Spurs Surge in S. Korea Consumer Stocks
Seoul will permit visa-free entry for Chinese organized group tourists between September 29, 2025 and June 30, 2026,…
European public opinion on immigration stays steady despite tighter policies
(EUROPE) Europe’s broad views on immigration have held steady through the pandemic and the latest political cycle, even…
U.S. Nears Expansion of ‘Draconian’ Tourist Travel Ban to More Countries
A June 4 Presidential Proclamation, effective June 9, 2025, suspends visas for nationals of 19 countries: twelve fully,…
September 2025 vs. August 2025 Visa Bulletin — A Detailed, Accurate Comparison
Below is a point-by-point comparison of the September 2025 Visa Bulletin against August 2025. It highlights what changed,…
Delta Announces Embraer Jet Upgrades for Aspen Flights This November
Starting November 2025, Delta will operate Embraer jets (likely E175) on ATL–ASE and LAX–ASE routes, increasing ski cargo…
California lawmakers say ICE downtown LA processing center was ‘all but empty’
Lawmakers saw two people at ICE’s B‑18 on August 11, 2025, contradicting prior reports of overcrowding. The incident…
U.S. Launches 12-Month B-1/B-2 Visa Bond Pilot for Malawi, Zambia
On August 20, 2025, the U.S. began a 12‑month Visa Bond Pilot for certain B‑1/B‑2 applicants from Malawi…
Understanding the September 2025 Visa Bulletin: A Guide to U.S. Immigration Policies
The U.S. Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for September 2025, providing the latest information on…
Florida’s lead immigration arrest partner lacks body cameras — why it matters
FHP conducted 250+ immigration-tagged Flock Safety searches from March to May 2025 without body-worn cameras, amid April’s Operation…
S. Korea Visa Waiver Extension Drives Surge in U.S. Travel Interest
A December 11, 2024 K-ETA exemption lets U.S. citizens visit South Korea visa-free up to 90 days through…