5 Cities Stop Sharing Passport Photos with Employee Insurance Agency During Privacy Probe
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague suspend sharing passport photos with the UWV amid a privacy probe into unauthorized…
Portugal Warns Easter Travelers as Entry/exit System Prompts Passport-Control Waits
Portuguese airports warn of 2-hour waits as the EU’s EES biometric system launches April 9, 2026, affecting non-EU…
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Fee Rises 25% Starting 8 April 2026
The UK ETA fee will rise 25% from £16 to £20 on April 8, 2026, for all visa-exempt…
Australia Moves Indian Students to Highest-Risk Group, Tightens Subclass 500 Financial Proof
Australia moves India to the highest-risk Assessment Level 3 for student visas in 2026, mandating stricter financial checks…
Germany Shifts Nigerian Student Visa Processing to Lekki, Lagos VFS Global Centre
Germany shifts Nigerian student visa processing to VFS Global in Lekki, Lagos, to cut 20-week backlogs; consulate retains…
Let’s Go Washington Challenges Income Tax Necessity Clause in State Supreme Court
Opponents launch a dual legal and political battle to repeal Washington’s new $1 million household income tax, citing…
SEBI Proposes Bringing Back Open Market Buybacks After Resolving Section 115QA Tax Inequity
SEBI proposes reviving open market buybacks through exchanges in 2026, citing new tax alignments that ensure equitable treatment…
Ghana Opens Visa-Free Entry to All African Passports on Africa Day, May 25
Ghana will grant visa-free entry to all African passport holders starting May 25, 2026, joining five nations leading…
$100,000 Fee Looms as H-1B Visa Program Adopts Wage-Weighted Selection System
New H-1B rules for 2026 include a $100,000 fee and wage-weighted selection, causing industry concerns over skilled labor…
Reserve Bank of India Lets Residents Exchange ₹₹₹ at Airport Departure Forex Counters
The RBI now allows Indian residents to exchange rupee notes at forex counters beyond immigration and customs in…
Nebraska DMV Misprints Hundreds of Licenses, Says They’re Not Real ID Compliant
Nebraska DMV warns that hundreds of new licenses lack the Real ID star due to a printing error.…
Hundreds of Thousands Face Tax Refund Delays as IRS Staffing Shortfalls Hit April 15
IRS staffing shortages are slowing 2026 tax return processing and refund delivery. TIGTA says the agency has lost…
40 Petrochemicals Get Customs Duty Exemption Till June 30, 2026 Under Section 25(1)
India waives customs duty on 40 petrochemicals until June 30, 2026, to stabilize prices and secure supply chains…
Canada Extends Work Permits for Ukrainians Under CUAET as UCC Urges Path to Permanent Residence
Canada extends Ukrainian open work permits until 2027, while advocates renew calls for a permanent residency pathway for…