Homeland Security Funding Clears, but Immigration Enforcement Financing Still in Dispute
President Trump signs bill ending the DHS shutdown on April 30, 2026, restoring TSA and FEMA funding while…
Saudi Arabia Warns Visa Overstayers of Deportation as Hajj Season Nears
Saudi Arabia warns of jail and 10-year bans for 2026 Hajj visa overstayers, while U.S. officials advise reconsidering…
United States Tightens B1/B2 Visitor Visas as World Cup 2026 Fans Face Rising Costs
U.S. tightens visa rules for 39 countries ahead of 2026 World Cup, introducing high-cost bonds and entry bans…
Judge Orders USCIS to Resume Green Card Reviews, Limits National-Security Freezes
A federal judge ordered USCIS to end the indefinite freeze on 83 green card applications held under a…
KRG Interior Ministry Announces 90-Day Amnesty for Foreigners with Expired Visas
KRG offers 90-day amnesty starting April 27, 2026, cutting overstay fines by 75% for foreigners to renew status…
Ghana Approves E-Visa Policy, Opposition MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa Reacts May 25, 2026
Ghana approves a new e-Visa system launching May 25, 2026, to modernize immigration, boost tourism, and simplify business…
South Korea Launches Study in Korea Portal to Attract Indian Students with Job-Linked Courses
South Korea targets Indian students in 2026 with affordable tuition and industry-linked degrees via its centralized Study in…
Senate Nears Vote on S.j.res. 99 to Restore Employment Authorization for H-4 Spouses
Senate Democrats push S.J.Res. 99 to restore automatic EAD extensions and prevent work gaps for 100,000 H-4 spouses…
US Embassy in Bangkok Expands Visa Social Media Screening, Sparking Privacy Backlash
U.S. Embassy Bangkok expands social media vetting for visa applicants in 2026, requiring public profile access for identity…
Radiology Groups Back Bill to Exempt Physicians from $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
Bipartisan lawmakers introduce H.R. 7961 to exempt healthcare workers from a $100,000 H-1B fee, protecting rural hospitals and…
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…
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…