Americans Seek Canadian Citizenship Certificates by Descent Amid Bill C-3 Surge: IRCC Data
Americans are flooding Canada’s proof-of-citizenship system as a rule change opens ancestry claims beyond the first generation, pushing the wait for certificates to 25 months. Immigration, Refugees and…
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are the major changes in employment-based visa processing in 2024?
In August 2024, the Biden administration plans to expand employment-based visa processing for U.S.-educated professionals and DACA recipients, helping them secure work visas more quickly.
Read: White House Employment Immigration Plans For Rest of the Year 2024What changes were made to U.S. visa policies in 2025?
In 2025, the U.S. tightened visa rules for some countries by suspending visas for nationals of 19 countries due to security concerns, making the process more stringent.
Read: Woman Shares Struggle After B1/B2 and F-1 Visa Denials to USWhat new fees and policies were introduced for non-immigrant visa holders starting in 2026?
Starting in 2026, a new 'Visa Integrity Fee' of $250 was announced for non-immigrant visa holders, along with stricter immigration rules that make it easier to cancel visas for small mistakes.
Read: Indian Students Face Job and Visa Crisis in U.S. Post-GraduationWhat are some changes to the H-1B visa process as of January 17, 2025?
As of January 17, 2025, employers must use the new edition of Form I-129 and follow enhanced oversight rules for the H-1B visa program.
Read: Senator JD Vance Faces Criticism Over Meeting With Indian-American Investor Amid H-1B DebateWhat changes were made to U.S. visa policies in January 2026?
On Jan. 21, 2026, the State Department indefinitely paused the issuance of all immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Jamaica, and Barbados, pending a ‘comprehensive public charge review.’
Read: Reform UK Promises Visa Ban on Countries Demanding Slavery Reparations
U.S. Mission Nigeria Moves All Routine Visa Services to Lagos
U.S. Mission Nigeria consolidates all routine nonimmigrant visa processing in Lagos as of August 2026, impacting tourist and…
Larry C. Conner Admits Role in $43M Abusive Trust Tax Shelter Scheme
Texas promoter Larry Conner pleaded guilty to a $43 million tax shelter scheme involving abusive trusts. Sentencing is…
FTC Settles with Tax Debt Relief Scammers; American Tax Service Las Vegas Warned
FTC and Nevada settle with American Tax Service for $77.7M after the company used deceptive government-style mailers to…
AICPA Urges Treasury for Clearer Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Rules
The AICPA urged the Treasury and IRS on August 11, 2026, to simplify Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax rules…
National Treasury Employees Union Sues IRS to Protect Workers and Tax System
IRS union joins lawsuit against President Trump's tax audit immunity, citing constitutional violations and threats to the integrity…
Canada Exempts Foreign Academic Examiners from Work Permits with Official Invitation Letter
IRCC updated R186(n) rules on July 31, 2026, exempting senior academic examiners from work permits for short-term evaluations…
Ontario Workforce Priority Stream Lowers CLB to 4 for TEER 4 and 5 PR Applicants
Ontario launches a new OINP pathway for TEER 4 and 5 workers with 14,119 spots for 2026, requiring…
DSP-150 Holders Can Cross Into Border States Without Visa or Passport, I-94 Not Required
The DSP-150 Border Crossing Card allows limited border travel for Mexican citizens, but it does not replace a…
Tanzania, US Agree to Revisit Visa Restrictions Under Presidential Proclamation 10998
Tanzania and the U.S. met on August 3, 2026, to discuss revisiting visa restrictions and the permanent 10,000…