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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 through the Bureau of Consular Affairs, the Department clarified that no official…
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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 of foreign employees. The proposed H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act comes amid…
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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, fingerprints, iris scans and voice recordings from nearly all individuals connected…
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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 administrative changes.
Signed on 20 January, the order directs federal departments to deny…
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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 their status.
The clarification, which applies to petitions filed after 21…
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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 Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score at 416.
The draw, the 376th round of…
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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’s new rule applies to most immigration benefit requests, including applications…
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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 the cap-exempt status that allows universities and certain non-profit…
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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 decision through an interim final rule, ending the system that allowed eligible…
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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 Deprivation of Citizenship Orders Act 2025, which received Royal Assent on 27 October,…
