Japan Plans Visa Fee Hike in 2026, Impacting Permanent Residency and Stay Extensions
Japan approves sharp increases to visa and residency fee ceilings, the first hike since 1982, to fund support…
Kazakhstan and EU Enter Final Stage of Visa Facilitation Talks
Kazakhstan and the EU aim to sign a visa facilitation deal in 2026 to reduce application fees and…
New Jersey Senator Nellie Pou Backs Bills to Limit Immigration Enforcement at World Cup
Rep. Nellie Pou introduces legislation to restrict ICE raids and enhance transparency near 2026 FIFA World Cup venues…
ICE Officers Collect DNA Samples from 12 Protesters Arrested in Minnesota
ICE faces scrutiny after reportedly collecting DNA from protesters in Minnesota, raising major concerns about biometric surveillance and…
U.S. Expands Visa Bond Program to 38 Nations, 27 in Africa
The U.S. expands its B1/B2 visa bond program to 38 countries, requiring up to $15,000 in refundable bonds…
1st Circuit Keeps Court Review in Third-Country Removal Process Against Homeland Security
The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to continue deporting migrants to third-party…
Canada Immigration Backlog Exceeds One Million at Year-End 2025 Despite Processing Gains
Canada's immigration backlog ended 2025 at 1,014,700 applications, driven by permanent residence growth despite improvements in study and…
U.S. Offers $2,600 Exit Bonus and Free Flight via CBP Home App. but Project Homecoming Isn’t Amnesty
DHS offers undocumented immigrants $2,600 and free flights to self-depart via the CBP Home app, though legal reentry…
U.S. Adds 12 Countries to Visa Bond Program, Putting B-1/B-2 Travelers at Bond-Breach Risk
The U.S. adds 12 countries to its $15,000 visa bond pilot, requiring some B-1/B-2 travelers to post refundable…
Qatar Declares Iranian Military and Security Attachés Persona Non Grata at Ras Laffan
Qatar expels Iranian military attachés within 24 hours following a strategic missile strike on the Ras Laffan energy…
US Adds Visa Integrity Fee and Bond Pilot Program to B1, B2 Visa Rules
The U.S. tightens B1/B2 visa rules in 2026 with new fees, $15,000 bonds for some, and stricter interview…
IRS Warns Small Businesses as Spear-Phishing and Impersonation Scams Surge in Filing Season
The IRS 2026 'Dirty Dozen' warns businesses of AI-driven tax scams, phishing, and ghost preparers targeting sensitive payroll…
Rachel Reeves Proposes Sharing Income Tax Revenues with England’s Regional Leaders
Chancellor Rachel Reeves proposes giving England's regional mayors control over income tax shares to decentralize fiscal power and…
Labor Eyes Capital Gains Tax Overhaul, Targets 50% CGT Discount in May Budget
Australia is reviewing its 50% capital gains tax discount for the 2026 budget, considering a reduction to 25%…