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Can CAT Protection Replace Asylum? Key Facts and Limitations
CAT is an essential, mandatory backup when asylum or withholding fail. Applicants must prove a greater-than-50% chance of torture by…
Full vs Partial Travel Bans Under the June 2025 Proclamation
Effective June 9, 2025, Proclamation 10949 places 12 countries under a near-total visa suspension and 7 under targeted restrictions. Key…
Asylum Applicants Do Not Qualify for Re-Entry Permits Amid Vetting
Re-entry permits only apply to permanent residents with green cards; pending asylum applicants are ineligible. After asylum approval and adjustment…
Iran to Boycott 2026 World Cup Draw in US Over Visa Dispute
Iran will boycott the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington after visas were denied to senior federation officials under a…
UAE Halts Most Visas for Pakistanis with Ordinary Passports
The UAE has largely stopped issuing tourist, visit and work visas to Pakistani green passport holders since late November 2025,…
Green Card Interviews Turn to Detentions: ICE Arrests
ICE arrests during USCIS Green Card interviews in San Diego—reported in at least six marriage‑based cases—have sparked fear. Detainees were…
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…