DHS shutdown update: TPS decisions and San Francisco ICE activity (Feb 2026) I checked the latest immigration headlines, and one theme kept popping up: the DHS shutdown is not just…
DHS shutdown over funding: Trump hit by GOP pushback Dek: A narrow shutdown inside the Department of Homeland Security is already straining frontline operations, while Republicans argue over whether Trump…
DHS funding deadline: Dems seek limits on ICE agents Dek: With DHS funding set to lapse on Feb. 13, Democrats say they want enforceable rules for federal immigration agents before…
ICE detention hits 70,000 as arrests dip in January Dek: Detention reached a fresh high in late January while monthly ICE arrests stayed flat-to-down, despite headline-grabbing enforcement in Minnesota. Lede…
Fifth Circuit reverses habeas orders requiring bond hearings for some ICE detainees (Feb. 2026) What happened and why it matters? A divided U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit…
Canada Electronic Travel Authorisation: what’s confirmed for travellers in 2026 Canada Electronic Travel Authorisation (often called Canada’s eTA) remains a required pre-travel authorisation for many visa-exempt travellers flying to Canada…
British and American residents in France still can’t use Parafe e-gates at major airports due to EES-linked technical upgrades. What’s confirmed, expected timing, and travel tips. British and American nationals…
The EU Entry/Exit System is now expected to begin full implementation in September, following renewed concerns from several member states over airport readiness, particularly in France. EU officials acknowledged that…
The €20 ETIAS fee has been formally set for visa-exempt travellers entering the Schengen area, following confirmation by European Union officials in early February. The charge applies to the European…
France-Visas biometric reuse rules allow applicants to reuse previously collected fingerprints and photographs for a new visa application, provided the data was captured within the last 59 months and remains…