IMMIGRATION NEWS
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House Republicans have introduced the Americans First Immigration Act, a bill that proposes major changes to the US legal immigration system, including the removal of existing programmes and stricter entry criteria.
The legislation, put forward by Representative Barry Moore, would eliminate the…
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The Netherlands has launched a new set of scholarships for African students to study water and sustainable development, with applications open until 1 June 2026.
The programme is funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and delivered through the IHE Delft Water and Development Partnership…
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A federal judge in the United States has ruled that immigration authorities acted unlawfully by suspending the processing of certain green card applications, ordering the practice to stop.
In a decision issued in Maryland, District Judge George L. Russell III found that US Citizenship and…
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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that the April 2026 allocation of H-2B visas for returning seasonal workers has been fully subscribed, with applications exceeding the quota before the filing window closed on 21 April.
The additional 27,736 visas were issued under a…
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US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced stricter background screening requirements for immigration applicants, requiring enhanced checks before any case can be approved.
The updated policy took effect on 27 April and requires officers to apply expanded vetting procedures to…
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The Trump administration has introduced expanded security checks for immigration applications, delaying approvals for asylum, permanent residency and citizenship while cases undergo additional FBI screening.
Under new internal guidance, pending applications are being resubmitted for broader…
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The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a new rule introducing additional fees and stricter requirements for asylum seekers and certain immigration applicants, with implementation set for 29 May 2026.
The interim final rule, published by US Citizenship and Immigration Services in the…
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Delays in processing Optional Practical Training (OPT) applications have left international students in the United States unable to begin work, following an expansion of travel restrictions.
The disruption follows a series of policy changes introduced between late 2025 and early 2026 under the…
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Immigration lawyers in the United States report that social media activity is being used in decisions on H-1B visa applications, including stamping and extensions.
Attorneys Rahul Reddy and Emily Neumann of Reddy & Neumann PC say consulates and the United States Citizenship and Immigration…
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Senator Jim Banks has introduced the American Tech Workforce Act of 2025, a bill that would end the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme and impose stricter requirements on the H-1B visa system.
Banks said the proposal is intended to protect American graduates and workers from competition…
