The Consular Newsletter

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…

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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 • 

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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 • 

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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.

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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.

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October 2025

The Consular Newsletter (October 20-26, 2025)

This week, a Myanmar scam center raid sends hundreds fleeing to Thailand, while China warns the UK over embassy delays.

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The Consular Newsletter (October 13-19, 2025)

This week, South Korea partially bans travel to Cambodia over scam centers, while the U.S. weighs opening a consulate in disputed Western Sahara.

Oct 21 • 

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The Consular Newsletter (October 06-12, 2025)

This week, Mali’s $10,000 visa bond for U.S. travelers tests diplomatic ties, while the EU’s biometric border rules tighten entry checks across the…

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The Consular Newsletter (September 22 – October 05, 2025)

This week, debate over a $100,000 U.S. H‑1B visa fee continues, while Gaza flotilla nationals in Israeli custody retain consular access.

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September 2025

The Consular Newsletter (September 15-21, 2025)

This week, Sikhs for Justice urges a “siege” on India’s Vancouver consulate, while a former Liberian rebel general who mortared the U.S. Embassy is…

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The Consular Newsletter (September 08-14, 2025)

This week, the U.S. threatens visa actions against foreigners praising Charlie Kirk’s killing, while Britain’s Cairo embassy shutters after security…

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The Consular Newsletter (September 01-07, 2025)

This week, a U.S. visa crackdown leads to 475 arrests at a Hyundai plant in Georgia, while Israel's premier considers closing the French Consulate in…

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