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…
Trump Visa Freeze Exempts Foreign-Trained Doctors for Underserved U.S. Communities
USCIS resumes processing for foreign doctors, exempting them from a broader visa freeze to address critical U.S. healthcare…
Ontario Joins CSA Passport System, Industry Prepares for Next Steps
Ontario commits to the CSA passport system as of July 2026, ending its status as the final holdout…
Canada Limits Reciprocal Employment C20 Permits to Current Employees July 30, 2026
IRCC tightened C20 work permit rules on July 30, 2026, requiring a pre-existing employer relationship abroad and disqualifying…
Kenyan Lawmakers Urge U.S. Congress to Ease Student Visa Duration Rules
Kenyan lawmakers urge the U.S. to ease student visa rules after DHS replaced flexible stays with a four-year…
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Detains H-1B Visa Holder Over Mistaken Identity at Detroit-Windsor Border
An H-1B holder was mistakenly handcuffed at the Detroit border on July 26, 2026, due to a name…
Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Premium Processing for International Folk Art Market Artists
Bipartisan lawmakers pressure USCIS over 12-month artist visa delays, proposing the ARTS Act to mandate 14-day processing and…
Marco Rubio Announces Visa Restriction Policy Targeting Cyber-Enabled Crimes
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new visa restrictions for foreign cybercriminals and their families to combat…
Thailand on Alert as US Shifts Trade War to Section 301, Forced Labor, and Structural Excess Capacity
Thailand faces two U.S. Section 301 probes on labor and capacity issues, with new tariffs potentially reaching 12.5%…