Immigration
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USCIS Raises Premium Processing Fees to $1,780 (March 2026)
Effective March 1, 2026, USCIS will raise premium processing fees for Form I-907 to combat inflation. This service offers 15-day expedited action for select visa categories like H-1B, L-1, and…
US Immigration Reforms Reshape Indian Tech Visas Amid Vetting Push
The U.S. has introduced the Gold Card program for elite talent alongside mandatory social media vetting for H-1B…
Kentucky Debates Laws to Bar Immigrant Citizens from Office
Kentucky lawmakers have filed bills to restrict state and local office eligibility to natural-born U.S. citizens. HB 186…
Trump Delays $50 Million in NC Road Funds Over Immigrant CDL Issues
Federal authorities are threatening to withhold $50 million from North Carolina due to illegal commercial license issuance to…
US Embassy in Dushanbe Confirms Green Card Lottery Suspension
The U.S. has indefinitely suspended the Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa) program as of January 2026. Citing national…
Kyrgyz Official Sees High Barriers in U.S. Visa Bond Policy
Kyrgyzstan may end visa-free travel for Americans after the U.S. introduced mandatory bonds of $5,000 to $15,000 for…
U.S. Consulate Warns B1/B2 Visa Holders of Unauthorized Employment Risks
The U.S. Consulate Mumbai warns B1/B2 visitors against unauthorized work. Legal defenses focus on defining activities as permissible…
Canada Pauses PGP Sponsorship in 2026; Super Visa Remains Open
IRCC has paused new PGP sponsorship applications for 2026 to manage inventory under the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan.…
Hundred Detainees in UK Immigration Centres Report Severe Abuse
A new report from UK immigration detainees alleges extreme abuse and medical neglect at Harmondsworth and Brook House…
Sweden’s Labor Migration Reform Set for Parliament Submission
Sweden’s upcoming labor migration reform, effective June 2026, focuses on raising salary requirements to SEK 33,390 and toughening…