IMMIGRATION NEWS
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The United States government is reviewing the Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme for international students, placing it at the centre of a growing dispute over immigration, labour markets, and taxation.
The debate over foreign workers in the United States has shifted from the H-1B visa…
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The United States has introduced sweeping changes to the Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Programme, commonly known as the Green Card Lottery, in an effort to curb widespread fraud and strengthen national security.
The new regulations, published in the Federal Register on 3 March 2026, take…
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An applicant seeking a US employment-based green card under the EB-2 category received conflicting updates about their case after their Priority Date became current in the latest visa bulletin.
A message from a USCIS virtual assistant indicated that the visa number had regressed, despite the…
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The US Small Business Administration (SBA) will restrict access to its loan programmes to businesses fully owned by US citizens from 1 March 2026, excluding lawful permanent residents from eligibility.
The change, announced by SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler, applies to several of the agency’s…
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Canada will introduce a new immigration pathway allowing up to 33,000 temporary foreign workers to obtain permanent residency over the next two years.
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said in an interview with The Toronto Star that the programme has already been quietly launched. She noted…
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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…
