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Chicago Alderman’s Office Targeted by Dead Rat and Derogatory Letter
After a hate-related incident at an alderman’s office, Chicago will close New Arrivals shelters by December 31, 2024,…
Trump Deportation Push Fuels Revenue Rise for Pa. ICE Detention Center Operator
Following a July 1, 2025 budget boost, Moshannon Valley became a major ICE detention hub, averaging 1,173 detainees…
UAW, GE Aerospace Reach Tentative Five-Year Deal After Strike
After a two-week strike, UAW and GE Aerospace reached a tentative five-year deal covering Evendale and Erlanger. The…
Germany and the U.S. Tighten Deportation and Asylum Rules, 2025
In 2025 Germany and the U.S. enforced stricter deportation and asylum rules: Germany increased removals and tightened borders;…
Europe Moves to Tighten Visas for Russian Citizens Amid Sanctions
The EU is moving toward tougher Schengen visa rules for Russians in a proposed 19th sanctions package, targeting…
In Chicago, Immigrants Now Fear ICE More Than Gunfire
A 2025 policy shift expanded ICE arrests to many without criminal records, driving Illinois noncriminal arrests from 31%…
Turkish Retirees Use Bulgaria’s Retirement D Visa for Schengen Access
Following Bulgaria’s Schengen entry on January 1, 2025, many Turkish retirees pursue the Retirement D visa. Requirements include…
U.S. Visa Crackdown Dampens Prospects for Young International Talent
Major 2025 visa changes introduce fixed F/J terms (up to four years), end most interview waivers, require country‑of‑residence…
ICE Expands Traffic Stop Role in Alabama, Arrests More Immigrants
Alabama’s 2025 laws let officers request legal-status proof during traffic stops, create a transportation offense effective October 2025,…
EB Green Card Hope Rises Despite Backlogs and Visa Limits
September 2025 sees no visa bulletin movement; most employment-based categories will hit FY2025 caps by late September. USCIS…
UAE Residents Enjoy Visa-Free Travel to 140+ Countries in 2025
More than 140 countries now allow visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry for UAE residency visa holders in 2025, widening…
Unions Force British Airways to Scrap Coffee Ban and Uniform Rules
British Airways reversed a September 2025 coffee-and-beverage ban for uniformed crew and suspended a commuting-in-uniform rule after union…
DOT Report: Delta Bumped Zero—American Leads in Cancellations, Bags, Complaints, and Denied Boarders
DOT reports (through June 2025) show Delta with zero involuntary denied boardings and strong punctuality, while American led…
Judges warn Trump admin sidesteps torture protections for Africans
Executive actions in 2025 narrowed asylum access, paused USRAP, and expanded third-country removals, prompting legal challenges over whether…
Azerbaijan Expands E-Visa Access for USA, UK, Japan and 83+ Countries
Azerbaijan expanded ASAN Visa access for 80+ countries with single-entry e-visas up to 30 days; fees are $25…