On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a new proclamation reinstating and expanding travel restrictions on nationals from 19 countries, citing national security concerns. The policy, effective June 9, 2025, fully bans entry from 12 countries—including Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, and Yemen—and imposes partial restrictions on seven others, such as Cuba and Venezuela. The administration […]
Canada is on the brink of a major shift in its immigration and border security landscape with the introduction of the Strong Borders Act, a sweeping legislative proposal unveiled in June 2025. Touted as a response to growing concerns over irregular migration, organized crime, and the rise in fentanyl trafficking, the bill proposes expansive new […]
On May 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State, rescinded Romania’s designation into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This decision came less than four months after Romania was initially designated for inclusion in the program on January 9, 2025. The DHS cited concerns over border and […]