Lawmakers Push Bill To Codify OPT Into Federal Law Without Changing Rules
Bipartisan bill seeks to codify OPT into federal law to ensure stability, though current USCIS rules and filing…
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UK Home Office Raises Immigration Fees Across Most Routes From April 8, 2026
The UK Home Office will increase most immigration and nationality fees starting April 8, 2026, impacting students, workers,…
Florida Prosecutors Revoke Citizenship Over COVID Relief Fraud Scheme
Florida prosecutors revoked a man's citizenship for concealing COVID-19 relief fraud during his naturalization, highlighting a DOJ push…
U.S. Offers $2,600 Exit Bonus and Free Flight via CBP Home App. but Project Homecoming Isn’t Amnesty
DHS offers undocumented immigrants $2,600 and free flights to self-depart via the CBP Home app, though legal reentry…
U.S. Adds 12 Countries to Visa Bond Program, Putting B-1/B-2 Travelers at Bond-Breach Risk
The U.S. adds 12 countries to its $15,000 visa bond pilot, requiring some B-1/B-2 travelers to post refundable…
Japan Enforces 5-Year Visa Rule for Engineer Visas Before Permanent Residence
Japan tightens permanent residency rules, requiring a 5-year stay threshold by 2027, new work pledges, and significantly higher…
Air India Adds Fuel Surcharges as Jet-Fuel Prices Surge, Hitting Indian Travelers
Air India introduces phased fuel surcharges starting March 12, 2026, adding up to $200 to ticket prices due…
Rural Schools Face Teacher Shortages as H-1B Visa Costs Hit International Hiring
Rising H-1B costs and stricter visa rules are disrupting international teacher hiring, threatening staffing stability in rural U.S.…
UAE Immigration Authority Allows Expired Residency Permits to Re-Enter for One Month
UAE allows residents stranded abroad by flight disruptions to re-enter on expired permits without a new visa, followed…