USCIS Updates TPS Rules for Burma, South Sudan & Somalia
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), together with E-Verify, has released updated guidance affecting individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Burma (Myanmar), South Sudan, and Somalia. The changes impact the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) and…
DHS Introduces Mandatory E-Filing Framework for USCIS
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that lays the foundation for mandatory electronic filing (e-filing) of selected immigration benefit requests with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Scheduled for publication in the…
EU AI Transparency Rules Are Now Live
Artificial intelligence is evolving at an unprecedented pace, making it harder than ever to distinguish authentic content from AI-generated media. From realistic deepfakes to AI-written articles and virtual assistants, these technologies are transforming how we consume information—but they also introduce…
ETIAS Launch Postponed to 2027: What the Delay Means for Schengen Travelers
Travelers planning a European getaway will have a little more time before adapting to one of the European Union’s biggest travel reforms. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), originally expected to launch in late 2026, has been officially…
Thuringia is the second German state to stop Yazidi deportations
German state Thuringia is now the second in the nation to forbid the deportation of Yazidis, with a particular emphasis on Yazidi women and children. Thuringia has made the decision to stop sending people to Iraq until at least April….
Where in Europe to Take to the Slopes for an Amazing Winter Adventure?
The famous ski resorts of Europe are blanketed with a thick layer of snow, much to the delight of ski aficionados. After a relatively mild December, the current temperature drop—which has reached as low as -43°C in certain regions of…
In December 2022, 92 million trips were made by EU residents
Approximately 92 million tourism excursions were taken by citizens of the European Union (EU) in December 2022, accounting for 8.6% of all trips taken during that time. The EU Statistics Agency, Eurostat, reported that 73 million of these journeys were…
Netherlands: In 2023, 61.7 million people took flights to, from, or via Schiphol Airport
A total of 61.7 million passengers passed through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in 2023, up 18% from 52.5 million in 2022 and down 14% from 71.7 million in 2019. 441,963 air transport movements were registered to and from Schiphol during the…
The pre-pandemic accommodation tourist tax is reinstated in Iceland
The tourist tax, which was imposed on hotel and other lodging rooms before to the COVID-19 epidemic, has been brought back by the Icelandic government. From January 1, 2024, visitors to Iceland will once more have to pay taxes for…
Slovakian internal border controls are extended by Czechia till February 2
In the face of persistent worries about unauthorized immigration and people smuggling, Czechia has decided to prolong border controls with Slovakia for one more month. The government has announced that these restrictions, which were put in place in early October,…