Robert Pyne
Syrian asylum seeker in Netherlands charged over terrorism plot
Dutch police arrested a 33-year-old Syrian asylum seeker on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack on Dec. 17,…
Trump Expands Travel Ban with Five New Countries and Restrictions
The administration widened its travel ban, adding five nations and restricting Palestinian-Authority travel documents, while imposing partial restrictions…
Progressive Groups Rally at Boston Harbor for ICE Tea Party Protest
Mass 50501 and Boston Indivisible drew about 1,000 people for the Boston ICE Tea Party, marching to the…
Airport Strikes Hit Major European Hubs This Christmas
Planned strikes across European airports — including London Luton’s easyJet ground staff and actions in Spain, Italy and…
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…
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…
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…