Portugal Ends Postal Visa Applications for Brazilians
Brazilian applicants must now book in-person Portugal visa appointments via VFS Global or the consulate starting April 17,…
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Brothers Convicted in $32M Medicaid and H-1B Visa Fraud Scheme
Savani brothers convicted in $32M racketeering scheme involving Pennsylvania Medicaid fraud, H-1B visa abuse, and money laundering through…
Uscis Conducts Surprise Visit During Trip, Targets H-1B Remote Work Under Project Firewall
USCIS and DOL are ramping up surprise home-office visits for H-1B workers, treating absences as potential violations that…
Homeland Security Adds $2,965 Premium Processing Fee for Work Visas
USCIS raised premium processing fees on March 1, 2026, with common employment-based costs hitting $2,965 to counter inflation…
Uscis Stabilization Act Raises Fees as Premium Processing Speeds Some Work Visas
U.S. immigration fees rose in 2026 via H.R. 1 and inflation updates, increasing costs for premium processing, employment…
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…
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…
UK Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation with £16 Fee for Australians
UK mandates £16 Electronic Travel Authorisation for Australians; airlines will deny boarding without digital approval starting February 25,…
Trump Administration Weighs Requiring Banks to Collect Citizenship Info, WSJ Reports
Trump administration considers requiring U.S. banks to verify customer citizenship, potentially excluding millions from the financial system under…