Ending Indefinite Stays: DHS Implements Four-Year Caps for F, J, and I Visas
DHS ends 'duration of status' for F, J, and I visas, imposing 4-year caps and 30-day grace periods…
Guide to 2026 Airport Facial Recognition: TSA Touchless ID and CBP Biometrics for Travelers
Navigate 2026 airport facial recognition rules: TSA scans are voluntary, but CBP biometrics are often mandatory for non-U.S.…
Trump Pledges to Replace Immigrant Truck Drivers with U.S. Military Veterans
Trump plans to replace immigrant truck drivers with veterans, citing safety concerns as federal agencies revoke 28,000 licenses…
FY 2025-26 Investment Tax Guide: Shares, Mutual Funds, Securities Transaction Tax Explained
Essential guide to India's 2025-26 tax rules, covering capital gains, debt fund changes, NRI reporting, and the 12.5%…
Green-Led Council to Vote on Banning Cooperation with Home Office on Immigration Raids
Lewisham Council votes late July 2026 on stopping Home Office cooperation for immigration raids to protect undocumented workers…
Foreign Artists Shun U.S. Tours as America First Policies Alter Immigration Landscape
Rising visa fees, 2026 processing delays, and strict border enforcement are forcing international artists to cancel U.S. tours…
Cabinet Approves Thailand’s First Deportation Regulation to Tighten Action Against Foreign Offenders
Thailand's Cabinet approved a new formal deportation regulation on July 14, 2026, streamlining the removal of foreign offenders…
Mexico Demands Probe After 17 Migrants Die in U.S. Immigration Operations, ICE Custody
Mexico demands criminal probes into 17 migrant deaths since 2025, prompting ICE to pause most vehicle stops for…
Council of the EU Links Military Compliance Rule to Temporary Protection Directive
The EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainians until March 2028, requiring new applicants to prove military compliance while…
Antigua and Barbuda Took Back Five Citizens Deported from US, Not Third-Country Deportees
Antigua and Barbuda confirmed receiving five deported citizens through July 2026, clarifying this is separate from proposed foreign…
Alabama Immigration Backlog Hits Decade High as USCIS Backlog Plagues Atlanta Asylum Office
Alabama immigration backlogs hit a decade high in 2026 as USCIS cases reach 11.6 million. New asylum interview…
New York H-1B Workers Face New Unemployment Insurance Scrutiny
New York and federal teams are targeting unemployment fraud. Visa holders must ensure certifications match their legal work…
U.S. Embassy UAE Cancels July 13–15 Appointments, Routine Visa Services Remain Suspended
U.S. Embassy UAE cancels appointments July 13–15, 2026, due to security. Applicants should wait for rescheduling and avoid…
H-1B Approvals Hit 406,348 in FY 2025: USCIS Data Reveals Wage-Weighted System Impact
USCIS approved 406,348 H-1B petitions in FY 2025. New 2027 rules will favor higher wage levels, while a…