Immigration
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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 security concerns, the administration has paused all visa issuances and domestic status…
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…
Canada Express Entry Explained: 511 CRS Cutoff and Costs
IRCC invited 8,000 candidates in a January 2026 Canadian Experience Class draw with a CRS cut-off of 511.…
The Fiction of Safe Third Countries in Asylum Cooperation
A landmark BIA decision requires immigration judges to determine if an Asylum Cooperative Agreement (ACA) applies before considering…
ICE Agent Shoots and Kills Woman During Minneapolis Immigration Crackdown
An ICE agent killed a woman in South Minneapolis during a historic 2,000-agent immigration crackdown. Federal authorities claim…
Penalties, Interest, and Immigration Consequences of Tax Noncompliance
New U.S. enforcement priorities link tax behavior directly to immigration outcomes. Failing to file or pay taxes accurately…