House Proposes American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act of 2026, Targets H-1B Green Cards and OPT
New 2026 bill proposes eliminating OPT and overhauling H-1B visas to prioritize high-wage workers, impacting the path to…
Gujarati-Origin Louisiana Businessman Pleads Guilty in U-Visa Fraud, Faces Deportation
Louisiana businessman Chandrakant Patel pleads guilty in a major U-visa fraud scheme involving fake police reports, facing potential…
Australian Federal Police Seize AUD 580,000 in Visa-Fraud Probe of Regional Sponsored Scheme
Australian authorities forfeit $580k and jail a middleman for visa fraud, warning that applicants are responsible for false…
U.S. Judge Orders Immigration Agency to End Travel-Ban Holds on 39 Countries’ Cases
Federal judge rules USCIS cannot freeze immigration applications from 39 travel-ban countries based on nationality, affecting asylum and…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Warns: Border Crossing Card Does Not Replace Passport
The U.S. Border Crossing Card allows limited entry for Mexican citizens into border zones but remains a visitor…
Louisiana ICE Family Detention Center Plan in Alexandria Raises Fears for Immigrant Kids
U.S. authorities propose a new family detention site in Alexandria, Louisiana, raising concerns over fast-track deportations and environmental…
UK Home Office Tightens Sponsor Licence Rules, Threatens Universities’ Student Visa Rights
UK tightens 2026 student visa rules, cutting allowed university refusal rates to 5% and threatening recruitment bans for…
Finland Grants Record 14,703 Citizenships in 2025, Tightens Rules for 2026
Finland hit record citizenship grants in 2025 but tightened rules for 2026, requiring longer residency and higher income…
Immigration Department Rolls Out RM350 10-Year Passport Option, Travelers Warned
Malaysia plans a 10-year passport option for RM350 to reduce renewal frequency and simplify visa processes for students…
U.S. Embassy in Dhaka Reviews Visa Applicants’ Social Media Accounts as Part of Online Screening
U.S. Embassy in Dhaka mandates public social media profiles for non-immigrant visa applicants to facilitate enhanced security vetting…
Hong Kong and Uzbekistan Near 30-Day Visa-Free Travel Deal, John Lee Ka-Chiu Says
Hong Kong and Uzbekistan agree to a 30-day mutual visa-free travel pact to boost tourism, trade, and education…
Iowa Senate Passes Senate File 2218, Mandates E‑verify and SAVE Checks for Public Workers
Governor Reynolds signs SF 2218 mandating E-Verify and SAVE checks for Iowa public hires, licensing, and voter registration…
UAE Visa Rules Tighten, Trigger Demand Surge as 1 Million Expats Seek Cheaper Stays
UAE expats face rising costs for local visa changes and new U.S. 'Return Home' mandates for green cards,…
Turkey Investigates 7 Schengen Visa Firms for Bot-Driven Appointment Fraud
Türkiye investigates seven firms for using bots to hoard and resell Schengen visa appointments at inflated prices, violating…