US Embassy in Bangkok Expands Visa Social Media Screening, Sparking Privacy Backlash
U.S. Embassy Bangkok expands social media vetting for visa applicants in 2026, requiring public profile access for identity…
Tiger Global Tax Ruling Prompts GAAR Grandfathering Review for Foreign Investors
India's 2026 GAAR amendment shields pre-2017 investment transfers from anti-abuse rules, though broader offshore structures face continued scrutiny…
Delhi High Court Rules Interest Earned During Project Setup Is Non-Taxable Capital Receipt
Delhi High Court rules interest earned on project-linked deposits is a non-taxable capital receipt, distinguishing it from taxable…
Landlord Taxes Unchanged: 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges Still Allow Deferral
Landlord capital gains rates remain at 0%, 15%, and 20% in 2026. New OBBBA rules enhance deductions but…
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation Hits Jersey and Guernsey, French Exemption Stays
Jersey and Guernsey implemented the UK ETA system on April 23, 2026, for most visitors, while maintaining specific…
ICE Agents Put Man on Wrong Plane at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
ICE mistakenly sent a deportee to Alaska instead of New York in 2026, leading to 16 extra days…
Sri Lanka Launches Free Visa Program for 40 Countries with Electronic Travel Authorization
Sri Lanka fast-tracks a free visa program for 40 countries to boost tourism arrivals, targeting parliamentary approval and…
Japan Cuts Passport Fee to 9,000 Yen Starting July 1st, Trade Minister Toshimitsu Motegi
Japan will cut 10-year passport fees to 9,000 yen and reduce minor fees starting July 1, 2026, while…
Andrew Vanjani Takes Helm as USCIS Chief Information Officer, Promises Tech Overhaul
USCIS appoints Andrew Vanjani as CIO to lead technology modernization, cybersecurity, and fraud detection after a year-long vacancy…
Federal Judge Revokes U.S. Citizenship of Indian-Origin Man for Identity Fraud
A federal judge revoked Gurdev Singh Sohal’s citizenship in 2026 after fingerprint matches revealed he used a fake…
Radiology Groups Back Bill to Exempt Physicians from $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
Bipartisan lawmakers introduce H.R. 7961 to exempt healthcare workers from a $100,000 H-1B fee, protecting rural hospitals and…
World Cup Visitors Urged to Exercise Caution as US Immigration Crackdown Intensifies
Human rights groups warn 2026 World Cup fans of U.S. travel risks, citing aggressive immigration vetting and potential…
Home Affairs Enforces Immigration Act of 2002, Ends Passport-Free Travel to Lesotho
South Africa reaffirms that valid passports are mandatory for Lesotho nationals, debunking false reports that national ID cards…
€60,000 Owed to Visa-Refused Students as ICOS Ring-Fences Escrow Account
Ten Irish language schools owe €60,000 in delayed refunds to international students, sparking calls for stricter Department of…