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No Complete Roll Call Yet on Afghan Visa Increase (H.R. 4895)
Reintroduced in August 2025, H.R. 4895 aims to move evacuated Afghan allies from temporary parole toward permanent residency. Supporters stress…
US Embassy Responds to Visa Revocations with Security Rulings
Amid a 2025 surge in visa revocations, the U.S. Embassy in Port of Spain stressed consular discretion under INA 212…
US Department Flags Prolonged Kenya Work Permit Approvals
Kenya’s DIS is experiencing significant backlogs: official 2–4 month timelines contrast with real waits up to six months. New permit…
China’s Expanded Visa Waivers Drive Travel Surge and Global Ties
In 2025 China expanded visa waivers and the 240-hour transit program, spurring a 35%+ rise in international arrivals. The measures…
Peru In-Country Visa Processing Delays Extend to 50 Days
Peru’s immigration authority is taking far longer than legal limits to process visas—about 50 business days for initial in-country adjudications…
ICE Detains Oklahoma Professor with H-1B Visa, Sparks Concern
University of Oklahoma professor Vahid Abedini, on a valid H-1B undergoing a transfer, was detained by ICE at Will Rogers…
Judge questions standards for international student visa revocations, SEVIS record terminations, due process.
A federal judge questioned the government about international student visa revocations and SEVIS terminations, citing due process concerns. Plaintiffs say…
EU expands visa-free travel, suspension mechanism, 12 months to address migration risks
In late 2025, the EU reformed its suspension mechanism for visa-free travel: thresholds fell to 30%, initial suspensions now last…