Finance Act for 2026 Raises French Residency and Citizenship Fees, Service-Public.fr Reports
France will hike residency and citizenship fees on May 1, 2026, with naturalization costs rising five-fold to fund…
Gov. Abbott Freezes H-1B Visas but Exempts State Contractors, Investigation Finds
Governor Abbott freezes new H-1B visa petitions for Texas state agencies and public universities until 2027, exempting private…
Justice Dept Targets 384 in New Denaturalization Push for Naturalization Fraud
The DOJ has launched a historic denaturalization effort targeting hundreds of Americans for citizenship revocation due to alleged…
EU Entry-Exit System Causes Major Delays at Spanish Airports, Airlines Call for Suspension
Spanish airports face 3-hour delays as the EU's new biometric Entry-Exit System replaces passport stamps, leading to calls…
Immigration Lawyers Warn $100,000 Fee Demands Hit H-1B Visa Holders Despite Exemptions
Attorneys warn that USCIS is demanding a $100,000 H-1B fee even for exempt cases, causing employer paralysis and…
Ending Birthright Citizenship Could Cost U.S. $7.7 Trillion, Hit California and Texas
Princeton study warns that ending U.S. birthright citizenship would cost the economy $7.7 trillion and increase the unauthorized…
Japan Eats Up 5-Year Specified Skilled Worker Visa Quota Fast in Food Service
Japan suspends food service SSW visas as 50,000-worker quota hits its limit early in 2026. No new applications…
King Charles III Faces Scrutiny as Prince Harry’s U.S. Visa Records Release Delayed
U.S. officials miss the deadline to release Prince Harry's visa records, delaying the legal battle over his immigration…
White House Says Trump’s $1 Million Gold Card Visa Granted to Only 1 Person
The Trump administration’s Gold Card program has approved just one applicant so far, even as hundreds wait for…
U.S. Embassy in Thailand Requires Visa Applicants to Open Social Media Profiles
The U.S. Embassy in Thailand now requires social media profiles to be public for expanded visa screening, affecting…
Indians Abroad Hold Onto Indian Passports, Reject Foreign Citizenship to Keep Identity
India's dual citizenship ban forces migrants to choose between foreign benefits and their identity, as 2026 data shows…
House Republicans Propose 3-Year H-1B Pause and $200,000 Salary Rule in 2026
Rep. Eli Crane proposes the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, seeking a 3-year visa pause and…
IRS Warns 2021 Form 1040 Filers: Claim Recovery Rebate Credit to Avoid Penalties
IRS taxpayers have until July 10, 2026, to claim pandemic-era tax penalty refunds following the Kwong ruling and…
Missouri General Assembly Approves Tax Swap, Putting Income Tax Elimination to Voters
Missouri voters will decide in November 2026 whether to repeal state income taxes and replace them with expanded…