World Cup Visitors Urged to Exercise Caution as US Immigration Crackdown Intensifies
Human rights groups warn 2026 World Cup fans of U.S. travel risks, citing aggressive immigration vetting and potential…
Home Affairs Enforces Immigration Act of 2002, Ends Passport-Free Travel to Lesotho
South Africa reaffirms that valid passports are mandatory for Lesotho nationals, debunking false reports that national ID cards…
€60,000 Owed to Visa-Refused Students as ICOS Ring-Fences Escrow Account
Ten Irish language schools owe €60,000 in delayed refunds to international students, sparking calls for stricter Department of…
Finance Act for 2026 Raises French Residency and Citizenship Fees, Service-Public.fr Reports
France will hike residency and citizenship fees on May 1, 2026, with naturalization costs rising five-fold to fund…
Gov. Abbott Freezes H-1B Visas but Exempts State Contractors, Investigation Finds
Governor Abbott freezes new H-1B visa petitions for Texas state agencies and public universities until 2027, exempting private…
Justice Dept Targets 384 in New Denaturalization Push for Naturalization Fraud
The DOJ has launched a historic denaturalization effort targeting hundreds of Americans for citizenship revocation due to alleged…
EU Entry-Exit System Causes Major Delays at Spanish Airports, Airlines Call for Suspension
Spanish airports face 3-hour delays as the EU's new biometric Entry-Exit System replaces passport stamps, leading to calls…
Immigration Lawyers Warn $100,000 Fee Demands Hit H-1B Visa Holders Despite Exemptions
Attorneys warn that USCIS is demanding a $100,000 H-1B fee even for exempt cases, causing employer paralysis and…
Ending Birthright Citizenship Could Cost U.S. $7.7 Trillion, Hit California and Texas
Princeton study warns that ending U.S. birthright citizenship would cost the economy $7.7 trillion and increase the unauthorized…
Japan Eats Up 5-Year Specified Skilled Worker Visa Quota Fast in Food Service
Japan suspends food service SSW visas as 50,000-worker quota hits its limit early in 2026. No new applications…
King Charles III Faces Scrutiny as Prince Harry’s U.S. Visa Records Release Delayed
U.S. officials miss the deadline to release Prince Harry's visa records, delaying the legal battle over his immigration…
White House Says Trump’s $1 Million Gold Card Visa Granted to Only 1 Person
The Trump administration’s Gold Card program has approved just one applicant so far, even as hundreds wait for…
U.S. Embassy in Thailand Requires Visa Applicants to Open Social Media Profiles
The U.S. Embassy in Thailand now requires social media profiles to be public for expanded visa screening, affecting…
Indians Abroad Hold Onto Indian Passports, Reject Foreign Citizenship to Keep Identity
India's dual citizenship ban forces migrants to choose between foreign benefits and their identity, as 2026 data shows…