Brazil and India Extend Visitor Visas to 10 Years in New Deal
Beginning February 5, 2026, India and Brazil will offer 10-year reciprocal visitor visas for business and tourism. The agreement doubles the previous validity period, allowing multiple entries and reducing bureaucratic…
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Omanisation Quotas Drive Fee Cuts Under Ministerial Decision No. 602/2025
Oman has implemented a tiered work permit fee system based on Omanisation compliance. Companies meeting local hiring quotas receive 'Green Category' discounts, while non-compliant firms face higher costs. Unlike Dubai's…
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Iowa Board of Regents Faces H-1B Visa Ban Over Foreign Adversaries
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Received an H-1B RFE from USCIS? This comprehensive 2026 guide explains what a Request for…
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Senator Downe Urges Security Checks on All International Students in Canada
Following fraud linked to fake acceptance letters, Canada weighs universal security checks for international students. The government uses biometrics and…
DEA Office in Santo Domingo Shuttered After Corruption Scandal
The U.S. DEA office in Santo Domingo is closed indefinitely following the arrest of supervisor Meliton Cordero for bribery and…
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Green Card Holders Face Denial at US Borders as CBP Enforces Proclamation 10998
Presidential Proclamation 10998 increases border scrutiny for green card holders starting in 2026. While technically exempt from the ban, travelers…
Sweden Democrats Clash with Ruling Coalition Over Permanent Residency
Sweden’s government has frozen plans to retroactively cancel permanent residency permits following legal concerns and EU warnings. The political focus…
Guan Heng Granted Asylum, Released from U.S. Detention After Exposing Rights Abuses
The Guan Heng case underscores the vital role of asylum law in protecting individuals from state repression. It highlights the…
House GOP Advances SAVE America Act to Require Voter ID Nationwide
The SAVE America Act, set for a House vote, seeks to mandate documentary proof of citizenship for federal elections. Linked…
Kansas Republicans Advance House Bill 2448 to Show Citizenship on Driver’s Licenses
Kansas is considering HB 2448, which would require driver's licenses to display the holder's citizenship status. The bill, approved by…
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