Trump Administration Terminates Temporary Protected Status for 340,000 Haitian Nationals
TSA Floats $18 “Forgot-My-ID” Fee and Biometric Check for Real ID Stragglers
Jet-Fuel Shortage at Seattle-Tacoma Forces Long-Haul Flight Cancellations Over Thanksgiving
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Foreign Visitors Face $100 Surcharge at U.S. National Parks Under New “America-First” Fee Policy
Beginning 1 January 2026, foreign nationals visiting U.S. national parks will pay an extra $100 per entry, and the annual pass will more than triple in price. The Interior Department says the surcharge will fund park maintenance, but travel-industry groups warn it could suppress international arrivals and hurt local economies.
Rule Change and Staffing Crunch Push U.S. B-1/B-2 Visa Wait Times in India Past 10 Months
U.S. visitor-visa appointment wait times in major Indian cities now top 10 months after a rule limiting third-country applications and staffing shortages during the federal shutdown. The backlog is disrupting business travel and forcing companies to seek costly work-visa alternatives or rely on remote support.
DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Burma (Myanmar) Effective 26 Jan 2026
DHS has given official notice that Myanmar’s TPS designation will end on 26 January 2026, terminating work authorization and deportation relief for roughly 4,000 Burmese nationals. Employers must re-verify I-9s and explore alternative visa options before the deadline.
Government Shutdown Dampens Record-Setting Thanksgiving Air-Travel Forecast
Thanksgiving air-travel bookings fell after a prolonged government shutdown forced airlines to cut flights and rattled consumer confidence. While some carriers still expect record passenger counts, many travelers are shifting to trains and buses, underscoring the need for flexible corporate-travel policies.