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US Government Reviews OPT Programme for International Students
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US Government Reviews OPT Programme for International Students

The United States government is reviewing the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme for international students, placing it at the centre of a growing dispute over immigration, labour markets, and taxation.The de…

Mar 12, 2026
US Introduces New Passport Rule for Green Card Lottery Applicants
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US Introduces New Passport Rule for Green Card Lottery Applicants

The United States has introduced sweeping changes to the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Programme, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery, in an effort to curb widespread fraud and strengthen national security. The n…

Mar 11, 2026
USCIS Bot Error Causes Alarm for EB-2 Applicants
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USCIS Bot Error Causes Alarm for EB-2 Applicants

An applicant seeking a US employment-based green card under the EB-2 category received conflicting updates about their case after their Priority Date became current in the latest visa bulletin. A message from a USCIS…

Mar 10, 2026
Green Card Holders Locked Out of US Small Business Loans
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Green Card Holders Locked Out of US Small Business Loans

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) will restrict access to its loan programmes to businesses fully owned by US citizens from 1 March 2026, excluding lawful permanent residents from eligibility.The change, anno…

Mar 10, 2026
Canada Launches New Immigration Pathway for 33,000 Temporary Workers
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Canada Launches New Immigration Pathway for 33,000 Temporary Workers

Canada will introduce a new immigration pathway allowing up to 33,000 temporary foreign workers to obtain permanent residency over the next two years.Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said in an interview with Th…

Mar 9, 2026
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H-1B Visa 2027: Registration Dates, Fees, Eligibility & New Selection Rules
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H-1B Visa 2027: Registration Dates, Fees, Eligibility & New Selection Rules

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has opened registration for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B visa programme. The registration period began on 4 March 2026 and will close at noon Eastern Time on…

Mar 9, 2026
Over 200 Senior Managers Invited to Apply for Permanent Residence in Canada
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Over 200 Senior Managers Invited to Apply for Permanent Residence in Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada conducted the first Express Entry draw for senior managers with Canadian work experience on 5 March 2026, inviting 250 candidates to apply for permanent residence under a n…

Mar 7, 2026
New US Bills Could Limit Immigration, End OPT and Change Citizenship Eligibility
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New US Bills Could Limit Immigration, End OPT and Change Citizenship Eligibility

US Representative Chip Roy of Texas has introduced two bills in Congress that propose major changes to immigration policy and voter registration requirements in the United States. The measures, known as the PAUSE Act…

Mar 7, 2026
H‑1B 2027 Registration: Key Dates, Fees, and Selection Changes
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H‑1B 2027 Registration: Key Dates, Fees, and Selection Changes

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opened the registration period for the FY 2027 H-1B visa programme on 4 March 2026. The window will close at noon Eastern Time on 19 March, and employers…

Mar 6, 2026
H‑4 Visa Holders Urged to Begin Renewal Early
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H‑4 Visa Holders Urged to Begin Renewal Early

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has ended the 540‑day automatic extension for H‑4 Employment Authorisation Documents (EADs) filed after 30 October 2025, leaving many dependent visa holders at risk…

Mar 6, 2026
How H-1B Visa Holders Can Legally Stay in America After Job Loss
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How H-1B Visa Holders Can Legally Stay in America After Job Loss

Foreign professionals employed under the United States’ H-1B visa programme are confronting strict deadlines to secure new work or leave the country after a wave of job cuts across major technology companies.Thousands…

Mar 4, 2026
Understanding UK Citizenship: A Guide to the 3, 5, and 10-Year Settlement Routes
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Understanding UK Citizenship: A Guide to the 3, 5, and 10-Year Settlement Routes

The UK government is reviewing the rules for granting permanent residence, signalling a potential shift towards stricter requirements and longer waiting periods for applicants.Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) allows f…

Mar 3, 2026
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New Zealand to Tighten Conditions for Open Work Visa Holders from April 2026
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New Zealand to Tighten Conditions for Open Work Visa Holders from April 2026

New Zealand will introduce new employment conditions for foreign nationals holding open work visas from 20 April 2026, redefining the types of work permitted under these visas.Open work visas have allowed holders to w…

Mar 2, 2026
No Visa, No Green Card: How Entrepreneurs Can Still Live in the US
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No Visa, No Green Card: How Entrepreneurs Can Still Live in the US

The United States offers a legal route for foreign entrepreneurs to build start-ups in America through a mechanism known as the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), which grants temporary residency status in exchang…

Feb 26, 2026
H‑1B Visa Registration Opens 4 March Amid New Fees and Market Uncertainty
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H‑1B Visa Registration Opens 4 March Amid New Fees and Market Uncertainty

The H‑1B visa registration period will open on 4 March, amid concerns over new financial requirements and an unstable job market. Employers must submit details of each prospective beneficiary and pay a $215 registrati…

Feb 23, 2026
Migrants in Canada Demand Permanent Residency as Permits Near Expiry
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Migrants in Canada Demand Permanent Residency as Permits Near Expiry

Thousands of temporary migrants gathered in Brampton this week to demand a pathway to permanent residency, as expiring permits and shifting immigration rules leave many facing an uncertain future.The protest was organ…

Feb 21, 2026
DHS Tracking Down Any US Citizens Who May Have Voted Before Being Naturalized
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DHS Tracking Down Any US Citizens Who May Have Voted Before Being Naturalized

The Department of Homeland Security has stepped up investigations into suspected voter fraud, examining cases in which individuals may have registered or voted before becoming naturalised US citizens.An internal memor…

Feb 20, 2026
Kenyan Man Seeks Urgent Visa to Reach Critically Ill Mzungu Wife in the US
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Kenyan Man Seeks Urgent Visa to Reach Critically Ill Mzungu Wife in the US

A Kenyan man, Bernard Musyoki, has pleaded with authorities for a US visa to be with his wife, Deborah Jan Spicer, who is hospitalised in critical condition. Despite three previous visa rejections, Musyoki remains una…

Feb 20, 2026
SBA Loan Ban Puts the American Dream at Risk for Immigrants
Immigration

SBA Loan Ban Puts the American Dream at Risk for Immigrants

From 1 March 2026, applicants for loans backed by the Small Business Administration must be US citizens or nationals residing primarily in the United States or its territories, under revised eligibility rules that exc…

Feb 16, 2026
US Immigration Officers Now Checking LinkedIn Profiles in Visa Reviews
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US Immigration Officers Now Checking LinkedIn Profiles in Visa Reviews

US immigration authorities are reviewing LinkedIn profiles as part of visa and green card assessments, comparing online employment details with information submitted in official filings.Immigration lawyers report that…

Feb 11, 2026
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