UAE Authorities Detain 15,000 Pakistanis, Seize Savings as Crackdown Intensifies
Reports alleged that UAE authorities detained and deported 15,000 Pakistani nationals, with savings frozen and families affected. Pakistan…
Japan Tightens Business Manager Visa Rules, Challenging Foreign Entrepreneurs
Japan's 2026 Business Manager visa rules require ¥30M capital and N2 Japanese, creating a '2028 Cliff' for small-scale…
U.S. Eases Visa-Processing Hold for International Medical Graduates, AAMC Warns Shortfall
U.S. resumes physician visa processing, prioritizing foreign doctors to avoid healthcare shortages in underserved and rural communities in…
Indian-Origin Interpreter Withholding Removal Still Detained by ICE for Weeks
The detention of interpreter Meenu Batra highlights how long-term U.S. residents without permanent status remain vulnerable to ICE…
The Intercept Reveals 25% of FBI Staff Pulled Into Immigration and Customs Enforcement
FBI reassigns 25% of workforce to immigration enforcement in 2026, pulling 6,500 agents from criminal cases to support…
Civil Rights Groups Sue to Block Senate Bill 4, Which Lets Police Deport People
Civil rights groups sue to block Texas SB 4, arguing the state-led deportation law is unconstitutional and bypasses…
New York Lawmakers Near Deal to Limit ICE Cooperation Amid Federal Enforcement Surge
New York nears a budget deal to limit ICE cooperation, ban 287(g) pacts, and boost legal aid to…
Labour Ministry Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Workers
Thailand and the U.S. launch major labor crackdowns in 2026, implementing stricter I-9 audits and nationwide work permit…
How to Check if Your PERM Application Has Been Approved
Validity 180 days Regular Timeline About 11 months (Analyst Review avg) Priority Date Secured on certification Analyst Review…
Green Card After 7 H-1B Lottery Setbacks? Experts Warn Viral Story Misses Key Facts
Viral stories of fast green cards for Indian techies usually involve specific pathways like EB-1 or L-1A, not…
EU Gives Italy Flexibility on Biometric Entry Checks as Summer Travel Peaks
EU allows temporary flexibility for EES biometric checks in 2026 to reduce airport queues, letting guards skip fingerprints…
Fraud Rings Exploit Immigrant Legal Service Shortfall as Enforcement Struggles
USCIS declares 'war' on immigration fraud in 2026, re-vetting old cases as scams double amid a shortage of…
Czechia Raises EU Blue Card Salary Threshold, Launches Sweeping Immigration Overhaul
Czechia raised the EU Blue Card salary to CZK 73,823 on May 1, 2026, alongside launching a new…
ACT Party Proposes Tougher Immigration Rules, Adds $6 Daily Infrastructure Surcharge
ACT Party leader David Seymour proposes a $6 daily visa fee and immediate deportation for criminal offenders in…