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Religious Worker Visas Face Prolonged Delays Under U.S. Policy Changes
As of October 2025 EB-4 is limited to ministers with I-360 priority dates on or before February 15, 2021; non-ministers…
Australia Subclass 494 Visa 2025: 5-Year Regional Provisional
From October 21, 2025, Australia reopens the Subclass 494 five‑year regional employer‑sponsored visa. Requirements include under‑45 age, three years' relevant…
Labor Unions Sue Trump Over AI Social Media Monitoring of Visa Holders
Unions and the EFF sued federal agencies on October 16, 2025, alleging AI social‑media monitoring targeted non‑citizens' political speech. They…
UK Skilled Worker English Standard B2 from January 8, 2026
From January 8, 2026, new applicants for Skilled Worker, Scale‑up, and High Potential Individual visas must meet CEFR B2 across…
Portugal’s 2026 Minimum Wage Rise and Its Visa Implications
Portugal’s minimum wage rises to €920/month in 2026, raising D8 to €3,680/month and D7 single savings to €11,040. Skilled visas…
Tech Firms Pause H-1B Sponsorship Amid $100K Fee Rule
A Sept 21, 2025 rule adds a $100,000 fee to new H-1B petitions for beneficiaries abroad for 12 months. Employers…
USCIS Sets $1,000 Parole Fee Starting October 16, 2025
Starting October 16, 2025, USCIS will charge a $1,000 parole fee due after conditional approval for most parole grants. Ten…
Mali Imposes US Visa Bond in Retaliation to Reciprocity
Mali will require U.S. citizens to post refundable visa bonds up to USD 10,000 from October 17, 2025, in response…