IMMIGRATION NEWS
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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…
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Thousands of temporary migrants gathered in Brampton this week to demand a pathway to permanent residency, as expiring permits and shifting immigration rules leave many facing an uncertain future.
The protest was organised by the United Immigrant Workers Front, with support from CUPE Ontario and…
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The Department of Homeland Security has stepped up investigations into suspected voter fraud, examining cases in which individuals may have registered or voted before becoming naturalised US citizens.
An internal memorandum obtained by CNN states that the effort is being led by Homeland Security…
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A Kenyan man, Bernard Musyoki, has pleaded with authorities for a US visa to be with his wife, Deborah Jan Spicer, who is hospitalised in critical condition.
Despite three previous visa rejections, Musyoki remains unable to join his wife in the United States as she battles severe health…
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From 1 March 2026, applicants for loans backed by the Small Business Administration must be US citizens or nationals residing primarily in the United States or its territories, under revised eligibility rules that exclude businesses with any ownership by legal permanent residents.
The updated…
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US immigration authorities are reviewing LinkedIn profiles as part of visa and green card assessments, comparing online employment details with information submitted in official filings.
Immigration lawyers report that officers at US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are examining…
