Green Card Holders Slow Naturalization Applications as USCIS Faces Backlog
USCIS naturalization filings fell sharply by April 2026 due to a harder civics test, stricter character reviews, and…
Ryanair Warns It May Cut All Portugal Flights as Passport Queues Jam Airports
Ryanair threatens to axe all Portugal flights from May 1, 2026, due to excessive passport queues at LIS…
Manitoba Loosens Temporary Foreign Worker Rules for Rural Jobs Outside Winnipeg CMA
Manitoba eases TFWP rules for rural and northern employers, raising the low-wage cap to 15% until March 2027,…
U.S. Embassy in Bangkok Adds Social Media Requirement, Tightens Visa Screening
The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok now requires most visa applicants to make social media public and disclose 5…
Canada Sends Procedural Fairness Letters to 30,000 Asylum Seekers Under Bill C-12
Canada issues 30,000 warning letters to asylum seekers under Bill C-12, narrowing hearing access and increasing deportation risks…
Newfoundland and Labrador Holds Third 2026 Nominee Draw with Enhanced Expression of Interest
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 210 immigration invitations on April 13, 2026, targeting skilled workers to meet provincial labour…
H-1B Fraud: Pair Pleads Guilty in Scheme Involving Fake University of California Positions
Two California men pleaded guilty to H-1B visa fraud involving fake University of California jobs. Sentencing is set…
Trump Administration Reviews Biden Era Green Cards to Revoke them
USCIS is re-reviewing Green Cards granted since 2021 to nationals of 39 high-risk countries, citing security concerns and…
India Tightens PAN Rules for Financial Transactions, Blocking Property and Investments
New India tax rules for 2026 mandate PAN for property, insurance, and high-value deals to ensure compliance and…
U.S. Visa Cases Revisit Old Visa Problems, Day 1 CPT History, and Social Media Posts
USCIS and State Dept. increase scrutiny of past H-1B moves, old student CPT records, and social media activity…
85-Year-Old French Widow Detained in U.S. Immigration Custody After Visa Waiver Overstay
85-year-old French widow Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé deported in 2026 after 16-day ICE detention following an Alabama estate dispute and…
India’s 2026 Tax Rules Set ₹10 Lakh Threshold for PAN-Linked Cash Deposit Reports
India's 2026 Income-tax Rules set annual cash deposit reporting thresholds at ₹10 lakh for PAN holders, prioritizing aggregate…
$100,000 H-1B Fee Fails to Cut Visa Numbers, Analyst John Miano Says
The $100,000 H-1B fee targets overseas hires, shifting demand toward domestic candidates while keeping the annual 85,000 visa…
OMARA Cancels Migration Agent’s Registration for 5 Years Over False Visa Claims
Sydney migration agent Vaneet Kaur Chadha banned for 5 years by OMARA over false statements and misleading ads…