IMMIGRATION NEWS
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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 19 March. Employers seeking to sponsor foreign professionals must complete…
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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 newly created category.
According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada,…
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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 and the SAVE America Act, would significantly tighten rules governing entry…
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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 must submit registrations through the USCIS online portal. For 2027, USCIS…
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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 of employment gaps while their renewals are processed.
Previously, H‑4 spouses of…
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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 of roles have been eliminated in recent months, placing many visa holders at…
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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 foreign nationals to live and work in the UK without restrictions. Currently, the…
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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 work for most employers in a wide range of roles and locations without a prior job…
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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 exchange for meeting strict investment and growth criteria.
The rule allows noncitizen…
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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 registration fee by 19 March. The results of the initial selection will be announced…
