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New US Visa Rules 2025: Updated Fees, Interview Requirements, and Application Changes
Immigration

New US Visa Rules 2025: Updated Fees, Interview Requirements, and Application Changes

The United States is implementing major changes to its immigration system in 2025, introducing new fees and stricter application rules for foreign visitors and workers.The government has tightened the long-standing “D…

Nov 9, 2025
Canada Introduces Global Talent Strategy to Capitalise on the US H-1B Fee Increase
Immigration

Canada Introduces Global Talent Strategy to Capitalise on the US H-1B Fee Increase

Canada is stepping up efforts to attract global talent following the United States’ decision to introduce a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications.The federal government’s 2025 Budget outlines a multi-year immigratio…

Nov 8, 2025
80,000 Visas Revoked Under Trump, Says US Government
Immigration

80,000 Visas Revoked Under Trump, Says US Government

The US government has revoked more than 80,000 non-immigrant visas since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025. This marks one of the largest immigration enforcement actions in recent years. Accord…

Nov 6, 2025
H-1B Filing Resumes: US Launches System for Employers to Submit and Track Applications
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H-1B Filing Resumes: US Launches System for Employers to Submit and Track Applications

The US Department of Labour has restored its main processing systems for foreign worker applications after a month-long disruption, allowing employers and applicants to resume filing and tracking cases.The Office of F…

Nov 6, 2025
US Issues Warning Over False DV-2027 Lottery Announcements
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US Issues Warning Over False DV-2027 Lottery Announcements

The US Department of State has rejected claims that the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 Lottery is currently open, warning the public against false information and fraudulent registration services.In a statement issued throu…

Nov 6, 2025
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US Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul H-1B and L-1 Visas
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US Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul H-1B and L-1 Visas

Senators Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin have introduced bipartisan legislation to overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes. They aim to strengthen oversight, protect workers, and increase transparency in the hiring o…

Nov 4, 2025
US to Collect DNA, Facial, and Voice Data from All Immigration Applicants
Immigration

US to Collect DNA, Facial, and Voice Data from All Immigration Applicants

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed new rules that would greatly expand the collection of biometric data across the immigration system.The department will require DNA samples, facial images, fing…

Nov 4, 2025
Children Born in the US Must Show Parents’ Status to Qualify for Citizenship, Says New Order
Immigration

Children Born in the US Must Show Parents’ Status to Qualify for Citizenship, Says New Order

President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting automatic citizenship for children born in the United States has set off a series of legal challenges and forced federal agencies to prepare for major administrativ…

Nov 2, 2025
USCIS Offers F-1 Students Fee Relief — But One Misstep Could Cost $100K
Immigration

USCIS Offers F-1 Students Fee Relief — But One Misstep Could Cost $100K

US immigration authorities have confirmed that international students in the United States on F-1 visas will be exempt from the new $100,000 H-1B petition fee if they meet specific conditions when applying to change t…

Nov 2, 2025
Canada Issues New Round of Invitations for Permanent Residency Applicants
Immigration

Canada Issues New Round of Invitations for Permanent Residency Applicants

On 29 October 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 6,000 invitations to apply for permanent residence under the French language stream of the Express Entry system, setting the Comprehensive…

Nov 1, 2025
USCIS Requires Digital Fee Payments for H-1B and Green Card Applications
Immigration

USCIS Requires Digital Fee Payments for H-1B and Green Card Applications

From 28 October 2025, all immigration filing fees must be paid electronically, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced, ending the use of paper cheques and money orders.The agency’…

Oct 31, 2025
Florida Tightens Oversight of H-1B Visa Use in Universities
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Florida Tightens Oversight of H-1B Visa Use in Universities

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the state’s Board of Governors to increase scrutiny of how public universities use H-1B visas, citing concerns about the programme’s misuse.The governor’s directive targets t…

Oct 31, 2025
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US Ends Automatic Work Permit Extensions for Foreign Nationals
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US Ends Automatic Work Permit Extensions for Foreign Nationals

The United States has ended the automatic extension of work permits for certain foreign nationals, a policy change that will take effect from 30 October 2025.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the dec…

Oct 30, 2025
British Citizenship Rules Tightened Under New Law
Immigration

British Citizenship Rules Tightened Under New Law

The UK has passed new legislation that delays the automatic reinstatement of British citizenship for people linked to terrorism, extremism, or serious organised crime until all legal appeals are complete.The Deprivati…

Oct 30, 2025
US Gives Undocumented Migrants $1,000 and Free Flight to Leave Voluntarily
Immigration

US Gives Undocumented Migrants $1,000 and Free Flight to Leave Voluntarily

The United States government has launched a new programme offering financial support to undocumented migrants who choose to leave the country voluntarily.This is part of an expanded immigration enforcement drive under…

Oct 29, 2025
USCIS to Mandate Electronic Payments for Applications
Immigration

USCIS to Mandate Electronic Payments for Applications

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting only electronic payments for all paper-filed immigration forms from 28 October, replacing traditional paper-based payment methods.The…

Oct 28, 2025
US Details H-1B Visa Applicants Eligible for $100K Fee Waiver
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US Details H-1B Visa Applicants Eligible for $100K Fee Waiver

The Trump administration has announced a new policy requiring US employers to pay a $100,000 fee for each new H-1B visa petition filed after 21 September 2025.The fee applies to all petitions submitted for the 2026 H-…

Oct 28, 2025
US to Photograph all Foreign Visitors Entering and Leaving the Country
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US to Photograph all Foreign Visitors Entering and Leaving the Country

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new rule that would require all non-US citizens to have their faces photographed when entering and leaving the country. The proposal, published in…

Oct 28, 2025
Green Card Path Made Cheaper for EB-5 Investors
Immigration

Green Card Path Made Cheaper for EB-5 Investors

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a series of regulatory changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Programme, including reductions in key filing fees and procedural updates aimed at improving effi…

Oct 26, 2025
US Confirms $100,000 H-1B Fee Applies Only to New Petitions
Immigration

US Confirms $100,000 H-1B Fee Applies Only to New Petitions

The United States government has issued formal guidance clarifying the details of the new $100,000 fee linked to the H-1B visa programme, confirming that it applies only to future visa petitions and does not affect cu…

Oct 25, 2025
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