For people arriving in Albania after fleeing war, violence or persecution, every conversation matters. A question asked at the border, a meeting at a reception centre, or an asylum interview can shape ...

New interview questions: Applicants must now answer if they have faced or fear harm in their home country, with 'yes' possibly leading to denial. Impact on asylum: Initial denials of harm could be ...

New interview rules: Consular officers now ask all nonimmigrant visa applicants about past harm or fear of returning home, with any 'yes' answer leading to denial. Impact on travel: The change could ...