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25-02-2025

New Zealand Increases Parent Visa Quota for One Year

New Zealand

#familyvisa

Immigration New Zealand has raised the parent visa quota for this financial year. An extra 331 queue-based visas will be issued, bringing the total to 2331. The annual cap remains at 2500, with 500 visas reserved for the ballot.

The cap will return to normal in 2025-26. Thousands of families face long delays, with only 500 ballot applicants selected in 2023. Some parents have passed away while waiting.

Immigration officials will contact selected applicants. Many are also awaiting updates on a long-term visitor visa option. Frustration over delays and the lottery system continues to grow.
25-02-2025

British Man Arrested in Thailand for 25-Year Visa Overstay

Thailand United Kingdom

#illegal

A 60-year-old British man has been arrested in Thailand for overstaying his tourist visa by 25 years. He arrived in 2000 on a 30-day visa and never left. He was caught in Chiang Mai during an immigration crackdown. Officials confirmed he overstayed for 9,135 days, setting a record.

He will be deported to the UK. He lived in Bangkok for 13 years, married a Thai woman, and moved to Chiang Mai. He survived on money from his family. Thai law imposes fines, deportation, and entry bans for overstaying, with bans lasting up to ten years.
25-02-2025

Trump's New Policies Shake Up Travel Industry

United States

#travel

#policy

President Trump's sweeping policies are reshaping travel. Tariffs, immigration crackdowns, and mass government cuts are making US travel complex. Canadians are boycotting trips, risking billions in losses.

Air travel safety concerns rise with FAA layoffs and policy changes. Gas prices may increase, affecting road trips. National parks face staff shortages. Rail funding cuts threaten Amtrak. Hospitality struggles with visa restrictions and labor shortages.

Business travel suffers due to uncertainty. New visa rules bring delays, making entry harder. Many fear these changes will deter visitors, impacting tourism and the economy. The full impact remains to be seen.
25-02-2025

Merz Calls for Tougher Immigration Policies and EU Independence from US

Germany

#immigration

#policy

Friedrich Merz, Germany’s conservative election winner, warned mainstream parties after the far-right AfD gained 20% of the vote. He vowed stricter immigration laws and a “zero tolerance” policy.

Coalition talks will be tough, as left-wing parties oppose his stance. Merz criticized US policies, urging Europe to strengthen its defence and reduce reliance on the US. He condemned Trump’s “indifference” to Europe’s fate.

Analysts say Germany’s next government must act quickly to counter the rise of the AfD and handle US-EU tensions. Merz faces challenges in forming a coalition with the Social Democrats, who demand policy concessions.

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