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IRCC backlog nears 1 million as study permit delays persist

By Aug. 31, 2025, IRCC had 958,850 pending files, with study permits and permanent residency causing major delays. Staffing gaps…

Global arrest: immigrant with NY license used as David Beckham alias

No public records confirm an arrest of a fugitive using the name “David Beckham” on a New York license. Instead,…

No December 1, 2025 Online Work Permit Launch Confirmed

On 13 October 2025 Thailand will replace paper work permits with a mandatory e-Work Permit System using ThaiID, biometrics, and…

O-1 Visa Holder Vishen Lakhiani Stopped by FBI at Miami Airport

Mindvalley CEO Vishen Lakhiani says FBI agents questioned him at Miami International Airport despite his O-1 visa and 22 years…

GCC approves One-Stop Travel System, reshaping regional mobility

The GCC will pilot a one-stop travel system between the UAE and Bahrain in December 2025 for GCC citizens, enabling…

DHS Sets Three Vetting Checks for H-1B and Green Card Applicants

DHS announced a three-prong test—eligibility, economic contribution, integrity—for H-1B and employment-based green cards. A $100,000 fee applies to petitions filed…

EB-2 India Filing Date Stays at 01DEC13 Across Nov-Dec 2025

EB-2 India’s Dates for Filing remained 01DEC13 in Nov–Dec 2025; the Final Action Date advanced from 01APR13 to 15MAY13, enabling…

Which Visa Bulletin Categories Remained Unchanged Nov-Dec 2025

December’s Visa Bulletin kept several key lines unchanged: all EB-5 set-asides, EB-1 filing dates, and the F1 filing row. Most…