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CBP, ICE, and USCIS to Ramp Up Crackdown on Visa Overstays Following Boulder Terrorist Attack

Visas & Travels - 4 June 2025

CBP, ICE, and USCIS to Ramp Up Crackdown on Visa Overstays Following Boulder Terrorist Attack

Solima is an Egyptian national who had overstayed his visa in the U.S. and remained in the country unlawfully since 2022. Soliman faces federal hate crime and multiple state felony charges.

At the direction of the Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs…

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U.S. Visa Overhaul Signals Robust National Security Focus Over Chinese Influence

Visas & Travels - 29 May 2025

U.S. Visa Overhaul Signals Robust National Security Focus Over Chinese Influence

With over 277,398 Chinese students enrolled in U.S. institutions during the 2023-2024 academic year, they constitute the second-largest group of international students after India.

In a striking policy shift that reverberates across global academic and diplomatic circles, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on…

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Trump Administration Halts Student Visa Interviews at U.S. Embassies Worldwide to Expand Social Media Vetting

Visas & Travels - 28 May 2025

Trump Administration Halts Student Visa Interviews at U.S. Embassies Worldwide to Expand Social Media Vetting

This move is part of a broader immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, which has increasingly targeted international students and U.S. universities

In a bold move that’s rattling the global education community, the Trump administration has ordered U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide…

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UK Government Unveils Immigration White Paper to Slash Migration

Visas & Travels - 12 May 2025

UK Government Unveils Immigration White Paper to Slash Migration

UKVI to tighten sponsor requirements for institutions recruiting international students.

The immigration white paper, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, published on May 12, 2025, outlines measures to reform the…

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The Walt Disney Company and Miral Announce Plans for Disney Theme Park and Resort on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Visas & Travels - 7 May 2025

The Walt Disney Company and Miral Announce Plans for Disney Theme Park and Resort on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

The UAE is located within a four-hour flight of one-third of the world’s population, making it a significant gateway for tourism.

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) and Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, announced an agreement…

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U.S. Green Card Lottery Results Released: Understanding the DV-2026 U.S. Diversity Visa Program

Visas & Travels - 4 May 2025

U.S. Green Card Lottery Results Released: Understanding the DV-2026 U.S. Diversity Visa Program

The DV program allocates visas across six geographic regions, with no single country receiving more than 7% of the available visas in a year.

The U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery, is a unique opportunity for individuals from…

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New rules to prioritise recruiting care workers in England

Visas & Travels - 2 April 2025

New rules to prioritise recruiting care workers in England

Those who have come to the UK to support our adult care sector should have the opportunity to do so, free from abuse and exploitation.

From 9 April, care providers who want to recruit a new worker from overseas will have to first prove that…

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