When to Switch Employers Without Jeopardizing Your U.S. Visa Status
When switching H-1B employers, ensure the new employer files Form I-129 before your status expires. You can start…
UK work and family visa applications fall sharply after rule changes
By March 2025 work visa grants fell sharply to 192,000 (−39%), with Health and Care visas collapsing and…
Two New Seasonal Visa Options Announced by Immigration New Zealand
New Zealand’s GWSV and PSV commence December 8, 2025, inside the AEWV system. GWSV permits up to three…
Thousands of asylum seeker families stuck in bridging visa limbo
As of March 31, 2025, 7,417 people—about 800 children—are on Bridging Visa E, with 1,565 holding expired BVEs…
Canada Open Work Permit August 2025: Eligibility and Application Guide
As of 2025 Canada limited family open work permits; dependent children lost eligibility January 21, 2025. PGWP and…
Students and University Reflect on Fear After International Visa Revocations
In April 2025, agencies revoked more than 1,800 student visas and terminated SEVIS records using INA §237(a)(4)(C) and…
Schengen visa shopping risks: Wrong-country visas can mean deportation
Schengen authorities in 2025 are cracking down on visa shopping: applicants must use the embassy of their main…
No New Signature Scrutiny in 2025 U.S. Visa Policy, Official Guidance
Rumors about a new signature-only U.S. visa hurdle are unfounded. By August 14, 2025, State and USCIS made…
Trump Urges Kenya to Resettle Afrikaner ‘Refugees’ as Visa Issues Stall
Kenya’s withholding of travel documents for processing staff halted US plans to expand interviews in South Africa, creating…
US Warns H-2A Workers of Serious Legal Consequences for Violations
USCIS alerted H-2A workers that job abandonment or not reporting to designated employers can trigger ICE enforcement and…
Freeze Likely on US Employment Visas; F2A Family Filings Stay Open
Annual FY2025 visa limits will exhaust in August–September 2025, likely freezing many EB categories until October 1, 2025.…
Armenia and Oman Launch Reciprocal Visa-Free Travel to Boost Tourism
In 2025 Armenia and Oman enacted a reciprocal visa-free arrangement: Omanis may enter Armenia from July 1 for…
China to Introduce K Visa for Young Science and Technology Talent
The State Council approved a K visa launching October 1, 2025, to recruit young foreign STEM talent in…
September USCIS Visa Bulletin: Key Green Card Changes for Ukrainians
USCIS instructs family‑sponsored applicants to use Dates for Filing in September 2025, permitting I‑485 submissions; employment categories see…