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The Consular Newsletter (January 12-18, 2026)
This week, the U.S. freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Iran, Russia, and Somalia, while France opens a Greenland consulate in…
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The Consular Newsletter (January 05-11, 2026)
This week, the U.S. detained Ghana’s former finance minister for overstaying his visa, while Mali activated a reciprocal visa regime for Americans.
Jan 13
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The Consular Newsletter (December 29, 2025 – January 04, 2026)
This week, prosecutors filed passport-fraud charges against Maduro, while the Palestinian Embassy in London was officially inaugurated.
Jan 9
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December 2025
The Consular Newsletter (December 22-28, 2025)
This week, Epstein’s fake Austrian passport surfaces, while former EU commissioner Breton blasts his U.S. visa ban as a political 'witch hunt'.
Dec 30, 2025
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The Consular Newsletter (December 15-21, 2025)
This week, Epstein photos reveal passports, while Lukashenko announces talks to reopen the U.S. embassy.
Dec 24, 2025
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The Consular Newsletter (December 08-14, 2025)
This week, ICE accidentally published a "watch list" of immigration lawyers, while Libya uncovered mass identity fraud granting foreigners national IDs.
Dec 16, 2025
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The Consular Newsletter (December 01-07, 2025)
This week, the U.S. moved to deny visas to fact-checkers, while London pushed its China super-embassy decision to January.
Dec 12, 2025
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The Consular Newsletter (November 24-30, 2025)
This week, the U.S. halted Afghan visas after the National Guard attack in Washington, while Finland plans embassy closures in Afghanistan, Pakistan…
Dec 2, 2025
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November 2025
The Consular Newsletter (November 17-23, 2025)
This week, the Trump administration fast-tracked visas for World Cup ticket holders, while a family claims French Embassy grounds in Iraq.
Nov 26, 2025
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The Consular Newsletter (November 10-16, 2025)
This week, the Trump administration reassessed visas for overweight people, while a major Somali e-visa breach emerged.
Nov 21, 2025
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The Consular Newsletter (November 03-09, 2025)
This week, two French nationals were released from an Iranian prison, while Canada is opening a new consulate in Greenland.
Nov 13, 2025
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The Consular Newsletter (October 27 – November 02, 2025)
This week, the U.S. urged Americans to leave Mali, while Apple reiterated plans for digital passports on iPhones.
Nov 3, 2025
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