Robert Pyne
Saudi Arabia and China Agree Visa Waiver for Diplomatic Passports
Saudi Arabia and China signed a targeted mutual visa exemption on Dec. 15, 2025 for diplomatic, service, and…
What the US entry rules mean: ESTA, social media checks
Beginning late 2025, CBP will require five years of social media history and additional data through a redesigned…
No Official Confirmation of Trump Cancelling Citizenship Ceremonies Yet
Claims of December 2025 citizenship ceremony cancellations stem from opinion pieces without confirmation from USCIS or the Federal…
DNA Not Required for ESTA Right Now, CBP Sees Future Data Use
A CBP proposal would expand I-94 and ESTA data collection—potentially including DNA and extended social media, phone and…
CBP biometric entry/exit to apply to all non-citizens
On Dec. 26, 2025, CBP will mandate live facial recognition scans for all non‑citizen travelers, including Green Card…
TSA Advances Plan to End Collective Bargaining for Airport Screeners
TSA plans to rescind its current union contract for screeners in January 2026, proposing a security-focused framework. A…
ICE Operations Rise in Twin Cities, Immigrants and Citizens Affected
A surge in ICE enforcement across the Twin Cities involved workplace raids and residential detentions, prompting protests, community…
Supreme Court Review Reveals Shaky Case Against Birthright Citizenship
The Court granted review of Executive Order 14160, challenging birthright citizenship by tying documentation to parents’ status for…
Three U.S. Citizens Detained by Immigration Agents Speak Out in SoCal
A Senate investigation and L.A. TACO documented U.S. citizens detained during immigration operations in Southern California in 2025.…
Trump Administration Separated Thousands of Migrant Families at Border
A 2017 pilot and 2018 expansion of a zero-tolerance approach resulted in at least 5,569 children separated from…
British Columbia Announces 410 ITAs in First Draw Since October
On December 10, 2025 BC issued 410 ITAs through Skills Immigration: 96 for jobs at $87/hour+ (TEER 0–3)…
Venezuela Accuses U.S. of Halting Repatriation Flights for Migrants
Venezuela accused the U.S. of unilaterally suspending repatriation flights, canceling a December 12 flight and creating uncertainty for…
Ilhan Omar Seeks Clarity on Minnesota Immigration Crackdown
Ilhan Omar pressed DHS over Operation Metro Surge, alleging it targets Somali immigrants with final deportation orders and…
Turkish Airlines TK80 Diverted SFO to Copenhagen for Medical Emergency
A medical emergency forced Turkish Airlines flight TK80 to divert to Copenhagen on Dec. 13, 2025. After medical…
Stand Together Contra Costa: Community aid for undocumented residents
Stand Together Contra Costa expanded a county-funded rapid response program with a 24-hour hotline, free legal help, trained…