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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…
Maine Firms Brace for 2026 H-2B Cap as Decision Lags
As of November 2025, the federal 2026 H-2B visa cap remains unannounced, leaving Maine’s tourism and seafood businesses unsure of…
Canada Grants Permit-Free Entry for FIFA-Invited Workers 2026 Cup
From Dec 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026, Canada allows FIFA-invited employees, contractors, and subcontractors to work without a work…
Trump Announces FIFA PASS for 2026 World Cup Ticket Holders
FIFA PASS offers priority visa interview scheduling for verified 2026 World Cup ticket holders, promising interviews in 6 to 8…
Fake Visa Appointment Scam Highlighted by Canadian High Commission
Indian authorities uncovered a ring selling fake Canadian visas, led by Anil Kumar, with losses over $650,000. IRCC warns it…
Schmitt backs overhaul of OPT, seeks end to post-graduate visas
Sen. Eric Schmitt pressed DHS to reform or end OPT, which permits F‑1 graduates up to 12 months of post‑study…
MEA Advisory: Indians must secure a visa for Iran from Nov 22
From 22 November 2025 Iran will require visas for ordinary Indian passport holders even for transit, ending a 15-day waiver…
UK Expands Visa Ban on Non-Cooperative States Over Deportations
UK asylum reforms include a new visa‑ban tool to penalise countries blocking returns. Angola, Namibia and DR Congo have one…