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…
Schengen Countries Issued 10.2 Million Visas in 2025
The Schengen Area issued 10,265,942 uniform short-stay visas through its consulates in 2025, marking a 5.2% increase compared to 2024, according to the latest official statistics published by the European Commission. While visa issuance continued its post-pandemic recovery, overall numbers…
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…
The EU Parliament and Council concur that all Schengen visa application processes should be conducted online
The European Union’s Council and Parliament have approved regulations for the digitization of the Schengen visa application process. This new legislation will fundamentally transform how individuals apply for Schengen visas by introducing an online application system and replacing traditional visa…
Charles Michel, the President of the EU Council, will step down; potential successor is Hungary’s Orban
Charles Michel, the President of the Council of the European Union, intends to step down before the summer in order to run for office as a member of the European Parliament. Though his term in the current job doesn’t formally…
26 Jobs That Improve International Workers Prospects of Receiving a Hungarian Work Visa.
Hungary reported about 80,000 job openings at the end of the second quarter of 2023, which is 19% fewer than at the same time the previous year, according to the Hungarian Central Statistical Office (KSH). On the other hand, as…
European Airport Workers Warn Five Countries of January Strikes.
A wave of strikes is currently occurring throughout Europe as workers protest for better wages and working conditions. Numerous industries are significantly impacted by these strikes, especially those who have travel plans during this time. Below is a summary of…
Spanish Woman Showed Post-Brexit Residency Documents, But Was Still Taken Forcibly Out of the UK.
Maria, a 34-year-old Spanish woman, was forcibly removed from the UK after returning from a Christmas vacation close to Málaga, Spain. To prove her right to remain and work in the nation, she had shown Brexit documentation to border guards….