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H-2A Visa Program Expands as Immigration Raids Fail to Curb Farm Worker Shortages
U.S. reforms the H-2A visa program to boost farm labor supply, lowering wages and streamlining approvals while shifting away from aggressive immigration raids.
EY Study Finds Positive Migratory Balance Fuels Romania’s Labour Market Growth
Romania shifts to a positive migratory balance as foreign workers from Nepal and India fill labor gaps caused…
Chinese Billionaires Turn to U.S. Surrogates, Challenging Birthright Citizenship Rules
U.S. surrogacy faces scrutiny as wealthy Chinese parents use the system to secure birthright citizenship for hundreds of…
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…
State Department Adds Visa Bonds to 25 African Countries for B1/b2 Visitor Visas
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 Falls Under One Million as Work Permits Clear, Study Visas Stall
Canada's immigration backlog ended 2025 at 1,014,700 applications, driven by permanent residence growth despite improvements in study and…