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U.S. Immigration Overhaul: Trump Pauses Entries from 19 High-Risk Countries and Orders Full Green Card Re-Examination After DC Shooting

Visas & Travels - 28 November 2025

U.S. Immigration Overhaul: Trump Pauses Entries from 19 High-Risk Countries and Orders Full Green Card Re-Examination After DC Shooting

President Donald Trump has imposed an indefinite immigration freeze on 19 countries deemed high-risk and ordered a complete re-examination of every green card ever issued to their nationals.

Washington, DC (Visas & Travels) — In a swift and sweeping response to the November 26, 2025, shooting of two…

Trump Vows Immigration ‘Re-Examination’ After Deadly DC Shooting: What It Means for Global Travelers

Visas & Travels - 27 November 2025

Trump Vows Immigration ‘Re-Examination’ After Deadly DC Shooting: What It Means for Global Travelers

The suspect, identified as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who arrived in the U.S. in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome—the humanitarian program for those who aided American forces during the 20-year war—had his asylum granted just months ago in April 2025.

Washington, DC (Visas & Travels) — In the shadow of the White House, tragedy struck on November 26, 2025, when…

Russia Unlocks Visa-Free Doors for Moroccans

Visas & Travels - 24 November 2025

Russia Unlocks Visa-Free Doors for Moroccans

Now, with direct flights ramping up—Royal Air Maroc and Aeroflot eyeing expanded routes to Moscow and St. Petersburg by mid-2026—the journey simplifies dramatically.

Rabat, Morocco (VisasAndTravels) — Russia has officially welcomed Moroccan citizens into its exclusive club of visa-free destinations, cementing a reciprocal agreement…

Five Eyes Nations Unite Against Visa Scams: A Global Crackdown to Protect Dreamers from Deception

Visas & Travels - 24 November 2025

Five Eyes Nations Unite Against Visa Scams: A Global Crackdown to Protect Dreamers from Deception

Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States have forged a united front to dismantle visa scams preying on hopeful travelers worldwide.

In a bold stand against the shadowy world of immigration fraud, ministers from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom,…

Australia Opens 20,350 State-Nominated Skilled Visa Places for 2025-2026: Your Complete Guide to the New Quotas

Visas & Travels - 24 November 2025

Australia Opens 20,350 State-Nominated Skilled Visa Places for 2025-2026: Your Complete Guide to the New Quotas

The Australian Capital Territory (Canberra) has secured 1,650 places, split evenly between the two visa subclasses.

Sydney, Australia (VisasAndTravels) — Australian immigration authorities have officially confirmed the distribution of 20,350 highly sought-after state and territory-nominated skilled…

USCIS Fee Hike: New U.S. Immigration Costs from January 1, 2026

Visas & Travels - 21 November 2025

USCIS Fee Hike: New U.S. Immigration Costs from January 1, 2026

Standard USCIS forms (e.g., I-129 H-1B, I-140, I-485 adjustment of status, naturalization N-400) are not affected by this specific update; they follow the separate 2024 fee rule schedule.

Washington (VisasAndTravels) — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed modest inflationary adjustments to certain immigration-related fees introduced under…

EU strengthens rules to suspend visa-free travel, expanding grounds amid migration and security concerns

Visas & Travels - 20 November 2025

EU strengthens rules to suspend visa-free travel, expanding grounds amid migration and security concerns

This revision equips the EU with stronger tools to protect the Schengen area while preserving visa-free travel as a key element of our partnerships," the Council said in a statement.

The European Union took a significant step Monday to tighten control over its borders, adopting revised rules that make it…