UK net migration could hit 300k by decade’s end, but projections rise.
Net migration fell from record highs but may rise later: the OBR forecasts 340,000 by 2030, driven by…
India Shuts Dhaka Visa Centre Amid Threats From Radical Leaders
India suspended services at the Jamuna Future Park visa centre in Dhaka on Dec. 17 due to threats…
Sweden: Courts Criticize Plan to Revoke Permanent Residency Permits
SOU 2025:99 would let authorities revoke many permanent residence permits and issue temporary ones from 1 January 2027,…
Express Entry update: 5,000 PR invites as CRS falls to 515
IRCC issued 5,000 CEC ITAs on December 16, 2025, with a minimum CRS of 515 and a tie-breaker…
Maine Moves Forward with Law Restricting Local Immigration Enforcement
Maine will let LD 1971 take effect in January 2026, limiting local police cooperation with ICE, narrowing detainer…
Syrian asylum seeker arrested in Netherlands over suspected terrorism plot
Dutch police arrested a 33-year-old Syrian asylum seeker on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack on Dec. 17,…
Germany Narrows Syrians’ Protection After Asylum File Reviews
BAMF rescinded protection for 550+ Syrians as courts ended blanket freezes, requiring individual risk proof. Rejections surged in…
From H-1B to Billionaire: Jyoti Bansal’s AppDynamics to Harness
Jyoti Bansal became a billionaire after Harness’s $240 million Series E valued the company at $5.5 billion. Arriving…
Amazon Luxembourg Cuts 370 Jobs in Largest European Layoff Plan
After consultations, Amazon will cut 370 jobs at its Luxembourg European headquarters (8.5% of staff). Notices start in…
Trump Expands Travel Ban with Five New Countries and Restrictions
The administration widened its travel ban, adding five nations and restricting Palestinian-Authority travel documents, while imposing partial restrictions…
Vance: States may hire Americans before suing over $100K H-1B fee
A Sept. 19, 2025 Proclamation set a $100,000 supplemental H‑1B/entry fee effective Sept. 21, prompting agency guidance and…
Michigan AG Nessel Joins Multistate Suit Against $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A 20‑state coalition sued on December 12, 2025, to block a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B petitions, arguing…
Why is Houston handyman Luis detained in immigration enforcement?
A Houston handyman with no deportation history was detained by ICE on Oct. 24, 2025. Local trends show…
Hungary Adopts Qualified Electronic Signatures for Immigration Filings
Hungary now mandates QES plus a qualified timestamp for online immigration filings via Enter Hungary, replacing AVDH. Employers…