Schengen Entry Rules Under EU Court Review
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) is hearing Case C-469/25 (Henssen) on 29 September 2026. The case could clarify how Schengen countries use security alerts to refuse entry to non-EU nationals. A British national challenged a Schengen…
Italy & Spain Extend Schengen Border Checks Again
Italy and Spain have extended their temporary border checks for another 15 days, continuing an unprecedented standoff within Europe’s Schengen Area nearly two months after the deadly migrant surge in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta. The extension requires travelers…
DHS Proposes $103K H-1B Filing Fee
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a sweeping new rule that would introduce a $103,265 filing fee for most H-1B cap-subject petitions, marking one of the most significant proposed increases in U.S. employment-based immigration filing costs. If…
USCIS Issues New Public Charge Guidance
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released comprehensive new policy guidance outlining how immigration officers will determine whether an applicant for lawful permanent residence (a Green Card) is likely to become a public charge. The updated guidance follows…
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…
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…
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…
Germany’s Male Asylum Seeker Population, Ages 16 to 40, Is Increasing.
The proportion of male asylum seekers in Germany between the ages of 16 and 40 has significantly increased over the previous five years, according to recent data from the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF). In January and November…
France-UK French report claims insufficient cooperation in addressing the influx of migrants via the English channel
As stated in the most recent report from France’s Court of Accounts, the United Kingdom is posing a challenge to France in terms of operational cooperation agreements aimed at reducing the number of migrants who are trying to cross the…
In 2023, Norway Provides Shelter to Over 33,000 Refugees
The Norwegian Ministry of Labour and Inclusion revealed last year that around 33,000 Ukrainian refugees were provided with housing and assistance in different towns throughout Norway. This figure marks a noteworthy peak in the number of refugees resettled in a…