Category: USA

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

2024’s Most On-Time Airlines and Airports Revealed

Flying can be stressful for various reasons, but knowing which airlines will most likely help you make connections can ease pre-travel anxiety. Airline meltdowns became a recurring theme in 2024, with technical glitches and unseasonable winter storms disrupting travel plans worldwide. For travellers, prioritising punctual airlines is now more crucial than ever.  Aviation analytics firm…
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End of Passport Stamps: EU’s New Digital Entry System

For many travellers, amassing passport stamps when they travel overseas are cherished keepsakes. It is a tangible record of journeys across the globe and a source of pride. Each stamp tells a story, marking the places they have visited, the borders they have crossed, and the adventures they have embarked on.  But in a major…
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International Students Urged to Return Before Trump Takes Office

Colleges and universities are advising international students and staff travelling abroad for winter break to return to the United States before President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025.  This caution stems from uncertainty about potential immigration policies under the incoming administration. With over 1.1 million international students currently studying in the US,  concerns are…
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Study Abroad in Italy: New Visa Rules Could Deter International Students

Starting January 10, 2025, Italy will require Type D visa applicants, including international students in programs lasting over 90 days, to secure individual appointments at Italian consulates for fingerprinting.  This new policy is expected to increase administrative burdens for consulates and prospective students alike. In the 2022-23 academic year, Italy emerged as the top destination…
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EU to Gradually Implement Biometric Border Checks

The European Commission has proposed a gradual rollout of the EU’s long-delayed biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) starting in 2025. Initially set to launch on November 10, 2024, the system was postponed after France, Germany, and the Netherlands cited technological readiness issues. Under the new plan, EES operations will begin progressively over six months, with member…
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