ETIAS Launch Delayed to Late 2026; EES Rollout Precedes EU Travel
EES begins Oct. 12, 2025, creating biometric electronic entry/exit records; ETIAS will follow in late 2026 as an…
South Korea’s 2025 E-9 Visa Quota & Immigration Updates
South Korea plans to admit 130,000 foreign workers on E-9 visas in 2025, down from 165,000 in 2024,…
Record Deportations in FY 2024 Under Biden Administration
In fiscal year 2024, the U.S., under President Joe Biden, saw a decade-high deportation of 271,484 immigrants, surpassing…
Australian Student Visa Caps: Impact on Indian Students
Australia's proposed cap on international student visas, including higher financial and language requirements, challenges Indian students. With numbers…
USCIS Emergency Flexibilities Guidance Update
USCIS updated its policy to offer more flexibilities for immigration benefit requestors during emergencies, aiming to help those…
Air India Student Discounts on International Flights
Air India has launched discounted fares and benefits for international students, offering up to 10% off base fares,…
IRCC Removes LMIA-Based CRS Points from Express Entry
Canada's immigration system will no longer award extra points for LMIA-based job offers in the Express Entry framework…
Canada’s New Border Rules: Response to Trump Tariff Threat
Canada unveiled a $1.3 billion border security plan in response to President-elect Trump’s 25% tariff threat, focusing on…
U.S. Embassy in India Announces New Visa Appointment Rules
The US Embassy in India is implementing new visa appointment rules from January 1, 2025, to reduce long…
North Carolina Pulls $22M Infosys Grant Over Missed Hiring Promise
Infosys cancelled a $22.4M North Carolina grant after failing to meet its hiring goal of 2,000 jobs due…
Marc Miller Announces Three Key Canada Immigration Changes 2025
On December 17, 2024, Canada announced immigration changes to enhance fairness, security, and efficiency. Key reforms include removing…
Work Permit Holders Allowed to Study in Canada Without Study Permit
Canada's updated immigration policy permits specific work permit holders to study without a study permit, effective until June…
Francophone Community Immigration Class: New Pathway for French Speakers in Canada
Canada's new immigration program, the Francophone Community Immigration Class (FCIC), starting in 2025, aims to attract French-speaking professionals…
DHS Overhauls H-1B Visa Program with Key Changes
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has overhauled the H-1B visa program to modernize processes, enhance flexibility, and…