Türkiye Cancels 930% Residence Permit Fee Hike After Public Backlash
Türkiye cancels the massive 930% residence permit fee hike. January 2026 rates remain in effect for all foreign…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
Japan Proposes Sharp Visa Renewal and Permanent Residency Fee Hikes Under Immigration Law
Japan's House passed a bill to sharply increase visa and permanent residency fees in 2026, aiming to recover…
Immigrants from High-Risk Countries Sue After USCIS Pulls Them from Naturalization Ceremonies
USCIS halts naturalization ceremonies for 39 high-risk countries in 2026, leaving approved applicants in legal limbo and sparking…
DHS Proposes Tightening Asylum Work Permits in Federal Register to Curb Fraud
DHS proposes freezing asylum work permits until backlogs drop, targeting fraudulent claims and tightening eligibility for unlawful entrants…
USCIS Pauses I-485 and N-400 for FBI Re-checks, No Biometrics Resubmission Needed
New USCIS vetting hold since April 27, 2026, pauses I-485 and N-400 cases for FBI re-checks. No new…
June 2026 Visa Bulletin: Complete Analysis and Forecast
Official June 2026 Visa Bulletin breakdown — Final Action Dates, Filing Dates, the EB-1 and EB-2 India retrogression…
Trump Administration Scrutinizes Green Card Applicants for Antisemitic, Anti-American Campus Protests
New 2026 USCIS guidance allows green card denials for 'anti-American' views and pro-Palestinian activism, citing national security and…
KRG Interior Ministry Announces 90-Day Amnesty for Foreigners with Expired Visas
KRG offers 90-day amnesty starting April 27, 2026, cutting overstay fines by 75% for foreigners to renew status…
Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs Tightens Rules on Latvia’s Golden Visa
Latvia maintains its €50,000 golden visa program in 2026, balancing affordable residency options with strict new security and…