Pause Act Targets OPT and Seeks to Reshape H-1B Program
The H-1B landscape is shifting toward a wage-based selection model starting February 2026. While the legislative PAUSE Act…
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Immigrant Surge Helped Boost GOP States’ Population, May Gain US House Seats
A surge in international and domestic migration is driving significant population growth in Southern states like Texas and…
Manitoba Work Permit Rules Loosen Under Temporary Resident Retention Pilot
Effective February 4, 2026, Manitoba's TRRP pilot now allows all employers to support 16 specific skilled trades occupations…
Mayor Laredo Slams Newton with Bold Executive Order
Newton, Massachusetts, has implemented an executive order limiting how city resources assist federal civil immigration enforcement. Key restrictions…
Ghana and Zambia Agree Mutual Visa Waiver to Boost Regional Travel and Trade
Ghana and Zambia have eliminated entry visa requirements for each other's citizens to promote regional trade and integration.…
German Police Shut Down Fraudulent Operation for Citizenship Tests
Authorities in Germany have arrested organizers of a scheme that used proxies and forged documents to cheat on…
Immigration Detention Centres Run ‘like a Prison’ Under Management & Training Corporation in Australia
A shift in Australian detention management to MTC has raised concerns over safety and 'prison-like' conditions. The article…
Saudi Arabia Begins Issuing Hajj Visas for 2026 Hajj Season
Saudi Arabia opened 2026 Hajj visa applications on February 8, with a final processing deadline of March 20.…
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program Issues 1,100+ Invitations to Apply in Early 2026
Between January 26 and February 2, 2026, Alberta issued 1,169 invitations for permanent residence through the AAIP. The…