Canada Pledges $100 Million for Indian Students in Talent and Innovation Strategy
Canada launches a major Talent Strategy with India, featuring $100M for scholarships, 13 university partnerships, and streamlined visa…
Supreme Court Weighs If Tax Foreclosure Sales Breach Takings and Excessive Fines
The Supreme Court weighs if homeowners are entitled to fair market value or just auction surplus when counties…
Alberta Maintains Film Tax Credits Amid Industry Concerns Over $105M Cap
Alberta keeps its 22-30% film tax credits but industry concerns grow over a fixed $105M annual cap and…
Homeland Security Adds $2,965 Premium Processing Fee for Work Visas
USCIS raised premium processing fees on March 1, 2026, with common employment-based costs hitting $2,965 to counter inflation…
Ottawa Ends Priority Processing for Iranian Work Permits Under Updated Temporary Policy
Canada's special immigration program for Iranians expired March 1, 2026, ending priority processing and open work permit access…
Office for Budget Responsibility Raises Insurance Premium Tax Forecast Using HMRC Data
The OBR has raised UK insurance premium tax forecasts to £57.8bn through 2031, as rising premiums drive record…
$50 Million Annual Tax Exemption for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport Faces End
Georgia lawmakers propose ending Hartsfield-Jackson airport's tax exemption, potentially generating $50M for Clayton County while risking higher airline…
Noem Defends Immigration Crackdown, Blames DHS Funding Lapse for ICE Disruptions
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defends ICE crackdowns and addresses fatal Minneapolis shootings amid a funding lapse and intense…
Alaska Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Waive $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
Alaska seeks a federal waiver for a $100k H-1B fee, warning the cost will block international teacher recruitment…
US and FAA Extend Port-Au-Prince Flight Ban as Gang Violence Escalates
The FAA extends Port-au-Prince flight bans due to gang violence, forcing travelers to use alternate routes amid ongoing…
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Slams Proposed $100,000 Supplemental Fee for Offshored H-1B Workers
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy slams the $100,000 H-1B fee hike as 'unacceptable,' warning of 'unimaginable' impact on Indian…
UK Freezes Student Visas for Four Countries Under Emergency Brake on Asylum Claims
UK suspends study visas for four nations using 'emergency brake' powers following a 470% spike in asylum claims,…
Michigan House Committee Advances Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Register
Michigan's House Bill 4765 proposes mandatory citizenship proof for voter registration, sparking debate over election security versus voter…
Bermuda Eases Work Permit Rules to Fill Labour Gaps in Key Industries
Bermuda updates work permit rules for aviation and hospitality, extending permit durations while maintaining strict hiring priority for…