DHS Confirms 2026 Visa and Border Fee Hikes Under HR-1
Federal Court Halts EB-5 Investor-Visa Fee Hike, Restoring Lower Costs for Green-Card Seekers
U.S. Airlines Brace for Record-Breaking Thanksgiving: 31 Million Passengers in 11 Days
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ICE Charter Flight Removes 35 Nepali Nationals, Highlighting Post-TPS Enforcement Push
ICE has repatriated 35 Nepali nationals, including a former F-1 student, on a dedicated charter flight to Kathmandu—one of the largest single-country removals this year. The operation highlights DHS’s post-TPS enforcement focus and serves as a reminder for employers to maintain strict status-compliance protocols for Nepali staff.
DHS Moves to Rescind 2022 Public-Charge Rule, Signals Return to Broader Discretion
DHS released a proposal to scrap the 2022 public-charge regulation and restore broad officer discretion when assessing whether immigrants might rely on public benefits. The change could complicate green-card planning and benefits counseling for employers and relocation firms.
Record 81.8 Million Americans—and 6 Million Flyers—Expected for Thanksgiving Travel
AAA projects a record 81.8 million Thanksgiving travelers, including 6 million airline passengers—just weeks after the U.S. government shutdown snarled aviation. Corporations should brace for limited flight availability, higher costs and road delays.
Philadelphia International to Reopen All TSA Checkpoints Ahead of Holiday Rush
Philadelphia International will have all TSA checkpoints back online by 22 November, restoring full screening capacity before the Thanksgiving peak. The change should reduce rerouting costs and schedule risk for corporate flyers.
2026 FIFA World Cup Poised to Re-energize U.S. Inbound Tourism After Sluggish 2025
Foreign arrivals fell in 2025, but the 2026 FIFA World Cup could bring over a million visitors and boost U.S. tourism. Mobility teams should budget for higher housing costs and potential visa-appointment delays in host cities.
Plea Talks Begin for Wisconsin Judge Charged With Aiding Undocumented Immigrant
Plea negotiations are underway for a Milwaukee judge charged with helping an undocumented immigrant avoid ICE agents—a high-profile case in the administration’s anti-sanctuary crackdown. The outcome could influence local-federal cooperation patterns.