Immigration Department Halts 10-Plus-Year Passports, Offers Free Replacements
Malaysia now limits passport validity to 10 years and offers free replacements for older passports. The policy aims…
AICPA Urges Treasury for Clearer Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Rules
The AICPA urged the Treasury and IRS on August 11, 2026, to simplify Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax rules…
Making Tax Digital: 436k of 864k Meet First Income Tax Update Deadline
HMRC reports 436,000 successful filings in the first Making Tax Digital round. Automatic enrollment begins September 2026 for…
Migración Colombia Closures After 7.4 Earthquake: U.S. Visa Services Adjust
Migración Colombia suspended in-person services at seven centers following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake, halting identity card and registration processing.
7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Colombia, USCIS Bogotá Remains Open
USCIS Bogotá remains open after the August 10, 2026, earthquake, but Migración Colombia suspended seven offices including Medellín…
Chocó Earthquake Halts Colombian Immigration Services, Airports Affecting Visa Travel
Colombia's Chocó earthquake has suspended immigration services in seven cities. The U.S. pledged $15.5M in aid as deaths…
State Department Withholds Prince Harry Visa Documents from DHS
The State Department withheld 18 documents in August 2026 as the review of 2,487 pages of Prince Harry’s…
Policy Alert PA-2026-05: Immigration Requests Facing Highest Denial Risk Without RFE
New 2026 USCIS policy allows immediate denials for incomplete filings. Denial rates for high-skill EB visas have surged.…
Form I-765: USCIS Work Permit Applicants and EAD Eligibility Explained
Guide to Form I-765 work authorization in 2026, covering new eighteen-month validity rules, the end of automatic extensions,…
UK Sponsorship Scams: Verify Sponsor Licences and Certificates of Sponsorship
Learn how to verify UK visa sponsorship and avoid recruitment scams with our 2026 guide to independent employer…
USCIS Form I-130 Explained: Petition for Alien Relative Process
Essential 2026 guide to Form I-130: Understand family sponsorship rules, new strict USCIS filing policies, and updated wait…
Form I-485 Filing: When a Visa Number Is Required for Green Card Status
Essential 2026 updates for Form I-485 including new mandatory medical exam rules, discretionary policy changes, and August 2026…
USCIS Announces 60-Day Notice Prior to Requiring E-Filing Under Interim Final Rule
USCIS will mandate electronic filing for immigration forms starting August 11, 2026, following a staged transition and public…
USCIS Announces Interim Final Rule to Require Electronic Filing for Certain Immigration Forms
USCIS mandates online filing for selected forms starting August 11, 2026, to improve security and speed. Hardship waivers…