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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…

Turkey’s Civil Aviation Authority Imposes Fines Up to $70 for Passengers Standing Before Disembarking

Visas & Travels - 30 May 2025

Turkey’s Civil Aviation Authority Imposes Fines Up to $70 for Passengers Standing Before Disembarking

British tourists, who numbered 3.7 million in Turkey in 2023, are among those urged to exercise caution to avoid unexpected penalties.

To enhance in-flight safety and promote orderly disembarkation, Turkey’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has introduced new regulations effective…

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…

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…

Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration Begins May 16, 2025, at The Happiest Place on Earth

Visas & Travels - 20 May 2025

Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration Begins May 16, 2025, at The Happiest Place on Earth

In 1955, Walt Disney opened Disneyland Park with a hope that it would be "a source of joy and inspiration to all the world."

The Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration kicks off May 16, 2025, honoring seven decades and counting of The Happiest Place on Earth with must-visit festivities…