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Trump’s New Visa Rules Hit Art World Talent and Curators

New 2025 visa rules, higher fees, and tighter specialty-occupation standards are cutting H-1B approvals for curators and art professionals. Smaller…

Canada Moves Toward Mass Visa Cancellations Amid Trump-Style Plan

The government’s Bill C-12 would let IRCC and CBSA cancel visas for cohorts after cabinet sign-off, citing fraud and surges.…

US Tightens Visa Rules: No Interview Exemption for Minors and Seniors

From September 2, 2025, nearly all nonimmigrant visa applicants must attend in-person interviews; age-based exemptions end. Limited waivers remain for…

China Unveils K-Visa to Attract Global Tech Talent Amid US Tightening

China’s K‑Visa, effective October 1, 2025, targets young STEM talent with entry sans employer sponsorship and promised incentives. Key criteria…

Canada Visa Update: Indians 99-Day Visitor, 10-Week Work Visa

As of Nov 6, 2025, IRCC shows a 99-day average for Visitor Visa decisions for Indian applicants outside Canada (up…

Texas Pastor Faces Self-Deportation After Religious Visa Expiry

Pastor Albert Oliveira of Gordon, Texas, will self-deport in November 2025 after his R-1 visa expired and EB-4 backlogs stalled…

H-4 Spouse EAD Delays: Navigating Work Rights After Auto-Extension End

DHS eliminated automatic EAD extensions for many H-4 spouses effective October 30, 2025, risking work interruptions even though the Supreme…

H-1B Sponsorship Collapse Reframes U.S. Paths for Skilled Migrants

H-1B sponsorship job postings dropped dramatically to 1.9% in 2025, led by steep declines in tech. Employers cite fee hikes,…