Stay informed with the latest visa, passport, and immigration updates from around the world
Major immigration policy changes are taking effect in December 2025, including new biometric data collection requirements starting December 26, 2025, ongoing green card reviews for nationals from 19 countries of concern, and multiple TPS terminations affecting hundreds of thousands of workers.
The U.S. State Department has released December 2025 visa bulletin cutoff numbers for DV-2026 green card lottery winners, while DV-2027 registration remains delayed pending implementation of the new $1 entry fee. Current selectees must complete applications before September 30, 2026.
Major passport photo requirements updates are now in effect worldwide as December 2025 marks the final month of the US grace period for non-compliant photos. Starting January 2026, AI-edited passport photos face immediate rejection in the United States, while Germany's digital-only mandate and the UK's one-month photo recency rule continue reshaping global travel document standards.
Major visa policy changes in December 2025 impact millions of travelers and immigrants worldwide. From U.S. green card bulletin advances to UK settlement reforms and EU digital border systems, here are the 15 critical updates you need to know before traveling or applying.
ID card requirements in the United States have undergone major changes in late 2025, with REAL ID enforcement now active at all airports, new digital ID options launching in multiple states, and TSA proposing an $18 fee for travelers without compliant identification. Here's everything you need to know about the new ID requirements.
Major travel restrictions updates for December 2025 include new DHS biometric requirements starting December 26, ongoing US visa bans affecting 19 countries, and the EU's Entry/Exit System rollout. International travelers face stricter interview requirements and enhanced security screening at all entry points.
Major US immigration policy changes in late November 2025 include a nationwide asylum decision pause, travel bans on 12 countries, and mandatory green card reviews for nationals from 19 "countries of concern." These sweeping restrictions affect refugees, asylum seekers, and visa applicants worldwide.
The U.S. State Department has delayed DV-2027 Green Card Lottery registration while implementing a historic $1 entry fee. Meanwhile, DV-2026 selectees can track their progress through December 2025 visa bulletin cutoff numbers, with interviews continuing through September 2026.
Major passport photo requirements are now in effect across the US, UK, and Germany as of late 2025. The US has banned all AI-edited photos with automated rejection systems, Germany requires digital-only submissions, and the UK now mandates photos taken within one month. Here's what travelers need to know to avoid application rejections.
Major visa policy changes in late November 2025 have reshaped U.S. immigration, including a "permanent pause" on migration from developing nations, frozen Afghan applications, and new biometric requirements for Europe. Here's everything travelers and immigrants need to know about these sweeping changes.
Major ID card requirements changes are now in effect for November 2025, including Apple's new Digital ID feature at 250+ TSA airports, Virginia and Illinois mobile driver's licenses, and ongoing REAL ID enforcement that began May 7, 2025. Here's everything you need to know about the new digital identification options and compliance requirements.
Major travel restrictions updates are reshaping international travel in December 2025. The US has announced sweeping immigration changes including a potential "permanent pause" from developing nations and asylum processing halt, while the EU's biometric Entry/Exit System expands across Schengen borders.
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