Migration Advisory Committee Warns £41,700 Skilled Worker Rule May Lose Top Talent
UK raises Skilled Worker salary thresholds and settlement requirements in 2026, risking the loss of high-earning global talent…
Immigration New Zealand Expands English Rule for Accredited Employer Work Visas from June 1
From June 1, 2026, New Zealand will require more skill level 3 AEWV applicants to prove English ability…
South Korea Extends Visa Fee Waiver, Boosting Hallyu Fans from India and Others
South Korea extends group visa fee waivers for India and five Asian nations until June 2027 to boost…
Directorate General of Immigration Adds Two-Factor Authentication for Tourist Visas
Indonesia tightens e-visa security and bans influencer work on tourist visas amid a surge in deportations and cybercrime…
UK Cuts Student Visas as Net Migration Drops Below 200,000 in 2026
UK net migration fell 48% to 171,000 in 2025 as the government implemented a strict 'visa brake' and…
Iran Players Seek U.S. Visas in Turkey as State Department Reviews 2026 World Cup Entry
Iran’s football team applies for 2026 World Cup visas in Turkey amid strict security vetting and U.S. bond…
New Zealand Shifts Group Visitor and Tour Escort Visa Applications to Enhanced Online System
Immigration New Zealand shifts Group and Tour Escort Visitor Visas to an enhanced online system for 2026, streamlining…
Dubai Eases Investor Visa Rules, Reducing Minimum Property Value for Homeowners
Dubai removes the AED 750,000 minimum property threshold for the 2-year investor visa, easing residency for sole owners…
U.S. Tightens Review of B-1/B-2 Visa Requests from Laid-Off H-1B Workers in 60-Day Grace
H-1B workers in 2026 face stricter USCIS scrutiny on visitor visa transitions, making timely transfers within the 60-day…
U.S. Homeland Security Reviews Social Media Screening for Visa Waiver Program Travelers
CBP scales back ESTA social media vetting plans, adopting a selective screening model with no changes expected until…
EU Lifts Visa Restrictions on Ethiopians, Eases Rules for Diplomatic and Service Passports
The EU has lifted visa restrictions for Ethiopians in 2026, restoring 15-day processing and multiple-entry visas after improved…
Greek Embassy in Beijing Ends Visa Centres, Requires In-Person Schengen Submissions
Greece will end outsourced visa centers in Beijing by 2027, requiring all Schengen applicants to provide biometrics in…
Immigration New Zealand Warns Visa Holders as AI-Generated Voices Spoof Government Numbers
Immigration New Zealand and USCIS warn against visa scams using AI voices and spoofed numbers to extort money.…
Senator Tom Cotton Proposes No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act to Revoke Visas
Senator Tom Cotton introduces 2026 bill to revoke visas for extended family of terrorists and foreign adversaries, sparking…