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…
Irish Passport Renewal Reminder Service Launches Next Year, Mcentee Announces
Ireland will launch an opt-in passport renewal reminder service in 2027 to help citizens avoid expired documents, part…
Judge Mehta Blocks Public Charge Visa Freeze Affecting 5 Nations
A U.S. judge ruled the public charge visa freeze for 75 countries unlawful, finding the State Department exceeded…
Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways Halt Flights as Typhoon Chan-Hom Nears Tokyo
Typhoon Chan-hom grounded over 100 flights at Tokyo hubs on August 11, 2026, during the Bon holiday travel…
Japan Shares Deportation Data with Local Govts to Boost Oversight
Japan starts sharing personal data of deportable foreign nationals with local municipalities to enhance monitoring and service coordination…
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.…
Manitoba Extends Open Work Permits for 2,700 Provincial Nominee Candidates to 2027
Ottawa extends work permits for 2,700 Manitoba immigration candidates until Dec 31, 2027, to resolve nomination backlogs and…
Manitoba Workforce Transition Bridge Extends Nomination Deadline for PNP Support Letter Holders
Manitoba's new Workforce Transition Bridge extends work permit eligibility for 2,700 candidates until Dec 31, 2027, to support…
DHS Revises H-1B Rule to End 60-Day Grace Period, RIN 1615-AD22
DHS proposes eliminating the 60-day grace period for H-1B and other nonimmigrant workers, potentially ending lawful status immediately…
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 Terminates Burma, South Sudan TPS Work Permits; Employers Must Reverify
U.S.C.I.S. terminated Burma and South Sudan TPS work permits on August 7, 2026. Employers must reverify workers; alternative…
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…
Which TPS Countries Face Looming Work Permit Deadlines After Somalia, Ethiopia
Somalia and Ethiopia face 2026 TPS expirations as U.S. courts and DHS accelerate terminations, impacting hundreds of thousands…
Employers Must Reverify I-9s as TPS Ends for Burma, South Sudan
Employers must reverify Burma and South Sudan TPS workers after August 7, 2026 termination, using category codes A12/C19…