January 14, 2026
DHS Issues Interim Final Rule Reducing Wait Times for Religious Workers Abroad
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published an interim final rule that removes the long‑standing requirement for certain R‑1 religious workers to remain
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New Zealand to Close Ukraine Resident Visa Category in March 2026
The Ukraine Resident Visa category will close to new applications on March 16, 2026. Anyone holding a Special Ukraine Visa wanting to remain in New Zealand permanently, must
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Austria Updates Minimum Income Requirements for Residence Permits
The Austrian authorities have published updated minimum income requirements for residence permits. Third-country nationals, i.e. persons who are neither EEA nor Swiss
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Media Reports: State Dept. to Stop Visa Issuance for 75 Countries
On January 14, 2026, Fox News reported on a U.S. State Department memo that would indefinitely suspend visa processing for visitors from 75 countries, effective January 21,
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