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How Severe Was Sponsor Vetting for Biden’s Parole Programs?
GAO reported widespread vetting failures in U4U and CHNV, noting deceased and fake sponsors, agency coordination gaps, and public-safety risks. DHS paused CHNV, canceled 8,100 permits, affected 29,000 migrants, and…
Over 16,000 Karabakh Displaced Gained Armenian Citizenship by 2025
By Sept. 2, 2025, Armenia processed over 16,000 applications from Karabakh displaced people, granting citizenship to 11,259 adults…
Bond not granted yet as Utah man detained during green card interview
At a December 2025 USCIS interview in Salt Lake City, ICE arrested Jair Celis, 29, for being out…
Judge Orders Release of Iranian Bodybuilder After Months in Custody
A judge ordered the release of Iranian migrant Hamid Ziaei after nearly five months detained, finding due‑process concerns…
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…
Thailand Raises Passenger Tax to 1,120 Baht at Six Airports
The CAAT approved a PSC hike from 730 to 1,120 baht at six AOT airports, adding 390 baht…
Republicans split on Afghan policy after DC shooting
After the Nov. 26, 2025 attack by Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the administration paused Afghan visas, halted asylum decisions, re-examined…
UK Visa Changes Tighten Entry; Is Canada, Australia, or US Next?
Major 2025 reforms raise maintenance fund requirements, restrict dependents, tighten Skilled Worker eligibility to degree-level roles, increase English…
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;…
Rosemount Woman Detained by ICE During Green Card Interview
At a USCIS green card interview, Concepcion Macias-Pulido was detained after a decades-old false citizenship claim triggered an…