FAA Has Not Told Congress It Will Act After Collision, Results Say
The Jan. 29, 2025 collision that killed 67 spurred a Presidential Memorandum and congressional scrutiny. FAA emergency directives…
Articles by Robert Pyne
IRCC 2026 Focus: High-Skilled Immigrants, Express Entry, Francophones
Canada’s 2026 strategy prioritizes economic selection: high‑skilled workers in tech, healthcare, and trades. PR admissions stabilize at 380,000;…
Singapore to Phase Out Foreign Performers Scheme by June 2026
MOM will close the Work Permit (Performing Artiste) scheme on June 1, 2026, after uncovering syndicate-led abuses. Current…
Vietnam Revises Work Permit Rules Under Decree 219/2025
Vietnam’s Decree No. 219/2025 merges steps into one work-permit dossier, relaxes labor market testing for local hires, permits…
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…