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Schengen Visa Crackdown Hits Indian Travellers With High Rejection Rates

Indian Schengen visa rejections reached over 165,000 in 2024, causing ₹136 crore losses. Increased fees, delayed appointments, and Germany's legal…

Faith Leaders Back Bill to Halt Loss of Foreign Clergy in US

Introduced in April 2025, the Religious Workforce Protection Act would allow foreign-born clergy to stay in the U.S. beyond five…

Special Passport Acceptance Fairs for First-Time Applicants and Children

Special Passport Acceptance Fairs help first-time adult and child applicants with in-person submissions using Form DS-11. Processing ranges from six…

USCIS Announces New Immigration Fees Under H.R. 1 Effective July 22, 2025

Starting July 22, 2025, USCIS will enforce higher fees under H.R. 1 for asylum, employment authorization, and TPS forms. Applicants…

Proposed H-1B Shift Prioritizes High Wages Over Lottery System

From FY 2027, the U.S. H-1B visa process shifts to wage-based selection prioritizing higher salaries. Employers must adjust wage offers,…

IRCC Backlog Rises Again Despite Improved Study Permit Processing

Canada’s IRCC backlog grows in 2025, delaying permanent residence, work, visitor, and study permit processing. Study permits are faster but…

Fixing America’s Visa Crisis: Prioritize Quality Over Quantity

The 2025 U.S. visa crisis features declines in F-1 visas and expanded H-2B visas, with immigrant backlogs over 4 million.…

Hundreds of Iowa Meatpacking Workers Face Visa Revocations

JBS revoked 200 workers' visas at Ottumwa due to a May 2025 Supreme Court ruling ending TPS. Affected employees must…