U.S. Reviews Optional Practical Training and STEM OPT Under America First Policy
DHS initiates a formal review of OPT and STEM OPT programs, signaling potential duration cuts and stricter oversight…
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State Department Warns Worldwide Caution as Middle East Conflict Slows Visa Processing
U.S. halts visa services in Israel and the Middle East amid conflict, while new policies freeze immigrant visas…
Financial Institutions Brace as Trump Weighs Executive Order Targeting Citizenship Status
The Trump administration considers requiring U.S. banks to verify citizenship for new and existing accounts, potentially impacting millions…
Air France Halts Dubai Flights Until March 5, Lufthansa Extends Until March 8
Air France and Lufthansa suspend Middle East flights, including Dubai, through early March 2026 following regional strikes, citing…
CCMA Upholds Dismissal of Employees Without Work Permits Under Immigration Act
The CCMA upheld dismissing workers without permits as 'illegal incapacity,' ruling that South African employers cannot lawfully employ…
Labour MP Shabana Mahmood Warns 20 Years’ Temporary Protection Risks UK Values
UK ends permanent settlement for new asylum seekers, moving to 30-month reviews and a 20-year wait for residency…
Sri Lanka Grants Automatic 7-Day Visa Extension as Middle East Flight Cancellations Strands Travelers
Sri Lanka offers automatic 7-day visa extensions for travelers stranded by Middle East flight cuts, while Indonesia and…
Texas GOP House Candidate Nick Plumb Claims H-4 Visa Creates University Admissions Backdoor
Texas candidate Nick Plumb calls H-4 visas a 'backdoor' to university perks as DHS proposes stricter oversight on…
FAA Imposes New Ban at Chicago O’hare, Forcing United and American to Cut Flights
The FAA is capping Chicago O'Hare operations at 2,800 daily for summer 2026 to reduce delays, forcing United…