Judge Blocks Travel Ban Enforcement, Rules USCIS Policies Unlawful in Preliminary Injunction
Federal judge blocks USCIS from freezing immigration benefits for travel-ban nationals, ruling the 2026 policy likely constitutes illegal…
4,000 Invited in French-Language Express Entry Draw as Tie-Breaking Cutoff Date Applies
Canada issued 4,000 Express Entry ITAs to French speakers on April 29, 2026, with a record-low CRS score…
British Travelers Face Biometric Checks Under EU Entry-Exit System This Summer
The EU’s Entry-Exit System is causing long delays for British travelers at European airports. New biometric checks are…
Belarusian Opposition Proposes Young Belarusian Visa to Bring 10,000 Youth to Europe
Belarusian opposition proposes a new 'Young Belarusian Visa' for citizens aged 18-30 to facilitate legal education and work…
Nearly Half of South Asian Applicants Face Refusal as Student Visa Rejections Rise
Australia hits record student visa refusal rates for South Asian applicants in 2026, with Nepal and India seeing…
Türkiye Cancels 930% Residence Permit Fee Hike After Public Backlash
Türkiye cancels the massive 930% residence permit fee hike. January 2026 rates remain in effect for all foreign…
Japan Proposes Sharp Visa Renewal and Permanent Residency Fee Hikes Under Immigration Law
Japan's House passed a bill to sharply increase visa and permanent residency fees in 2026, aiming to recover…
Citizenship (amendment) Rules, 2026 Go Digital-First in Gazette of India
India launches digital-first OCI rules in 2026, mandating online filing, stricter minor compliance, and 90-day passport update deadlines…
Thailand to End 60-Day Visa-Free Policy, May Cut Stays to 30 Days
Thailand plans to scale back its 60-day visa-free policy, returning to a 57-country exemption list and possibly shortening…
European Union Activates Biometric Entry-Exit System Across 29 Schengen Countries
The EU's biometric Entry/Exit System is now fully active across 29 countries, replacing manual passport stamps with digital…
FBI Agents Redirect Thousands of Workers as Trump Executive Order Fuels Deportation Push
Trump redirects 28,000+ federal agents, including 25% of the FBI, to immigration enforcement, raising concerns over national security…
Senator Rand Paul Pushes Constitutional Amendment to End Birthright Citizenship
Senator Rand Paul introduces a 2026 constitutional amendment to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, requiring…
Immigrants from High-Risk Countries Sue After USCIS Pulls Them from Naturalization Ceremonies
USCIS halts naturalization ceremonies for 39 high-risk countries in 2026, leaving approved applicants in legal limbo and sparking…
Homeland Security Unveils Plan to End Birthright Citizenship Under Executive Order 14160
U.S. officials push to end automatic birthright citizenship for temporary visa holders, with a 2026 Supreme Court ruling…