Belgium to implement EU-mandated 90-day single permit deadline
Directive (EU) 2024/1233 requires Belgium to deliver single permit decisions within 90 days after admissibility, with transposition due…
No verified 2025 case of asylum seeker forging documents, review finds
No detailed verified report exists of forged-document asylum filings as of August 21, 2025. Policy changes since January…
Marriage Certificates and Canadian Immigration: Why Some Are Not Accepted
As of August 21, 2025, Canadian officers emphasize verifying Marriage Certificates’ authenticity and legal validity. Applicants must supply…
USCIS Policy Alert PA-2025-16 Clarifies Negative Discretionary Factors
On August 19, 2025 USCIS published PA-2025-16 assigning overwhelmingly negative weight to support for antisemitic terrorism, limiting employment…
Hundreds of Indians Stranded in Spain Over Months-Long Passport Delays
By August 18, 2025, passport renewals at the Indian Consulate in Spain have exceeded six months, disrupting travel,…
New Zealand shifts all international student visa applications to ADEPT online
Effective August 18, 2025, INZ requires all new international student visa applications be filed via ADEPT in Immigration…
Complete Guide to Applying for a Belgium Tourist Visa from India
For Indians visiting Belgium, apply 30–60 days before departure with a signed Schengen application, €30,000 insurance, flight and…
Kuwait Launches Digital ‘Kuwait Visa’ Platform With Four-Tier System
In August 2025 Kuwait introduced the Kuwait Visa Platform, a digital four‑tier system expanding access for tourists, families,…
Bombay HC: Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID Not Proof of Citizenship, Court Says
The Bombay High Court (August 12, 2025) ruled Aadhaar, PAN, and Voter ID cannot establish citizenship. The Citizenship…
Form I-526 Instructions for Standalone EB-5 Investor Petition (01/20/25)
Form I-526 lets standalone EB‑5 investors petition after investing required capital into a U.S. NCE. Applicants must document…
TSA Will Accept Digital IDs From Several States; Work Visas Under Review
TSA expanded digital ID acceptance August 14, 2025, covering 16 states at 260+ airports. Under full REAL ID…
IRCC Requires Upfront Medical Exams for Express Entry PR by Aug 21, 2025
Effective August 21, 2025, IRCC mandates pre-submission IMEs for all Express Entry principal applicants and declared family members…
DOS Advances F2A Dates for Filing to June 1, 2025: File Now
September 2025’s Visa Bulletin advanced F2A Dates for Filing to June 1, 2025 uniformly, enabling more spouses and…
Argentinian Contractor’s B1/B2 Denial: Sponsorship Statement Misread as Employment
A contractor’s B1/B2 renewal for OKTANE (Sept 24–26, 2025) was denied under Section 214(b) after naming a U.S.…