IMMIGRATION NEWS
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has reintroduced the High-Skilled Immigration Reform for Employment (HIRE) Act, proposing to double the annual cap on H-1B visas from 65,000 to 130,000 while increasing federal support for STEM education.
The HIRE Act aims to address both the demand for specialised…
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The Trump administration has announced a sweeping new immigration review targeting thousands of lawful permanent residents whose green cards were issued over the last two decades. The initiative—described by officials as a “national security reassessment”—will require the Department of Homeland…
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IRCC has issued 1,000 invitations to Canadian Experience Class candidates in the latest Express Entry draw, setting a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 531.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada conducted the draw on 26 November at 11:59:05 UTC, applying a tie-breaking rule dated…
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UK visa applications for work and study fell sharply in October 2025, with official data showing a 30 per cent year-on-year drop to 11,300 across key migration routes.
Health and Care Worker Visas
The Health and Care Worker route has undergone one of the most significant declines. After rising from…
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United States President Donald Trump has announced plans for a broad halt on immigration from countries he classifies as “third-world.”
Speaking on Friday, 28 November, Mr Trump linked the proposal to social and economic pressures he said were affecting Americans. He argued that limiting arrivals…
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FAIR is intensifying its campaign to reshape two major US visa programmes, calling for strict limits on the H-1B system and the end of the Optional Practical Training scheme.
The organisation is backing the American Tech Workforce Act, introduced in September by Senator Jim Banks, which would set a…
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The United States has paused the processing of Afghan immigration applications after a shooting in central Washington left two National Guard soldiers critically injured.
US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the suspension following the identification of an Afghan man as the suspect in…
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As immigration enforcement intensifies under the Trump administration, U.S. federal agents have begun arresting immigrants during their green-card (permanent residency) interviews at USCIS offices. Several lawyers and immigrant-rights advocates are warning that this marks a significant shift in…
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H-1B visa rules for the 2026 lottery season will shift under new measures introduced by the Trump administration, bringing higher costs for employers and a more competitive selection process.
The H-1B programme, a key route for highly skilled foreign professionals seeking work in the United States…
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Thousands of Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery winners are facing uncertainty as U.S. immigration processing times continue to rise, putting many at risk of losing their once-in-a-lifetime chance to obtain permanent residency.
The Diversity Visa program allocates 55,000 green cards annually to applicants…
