August 19, 2026
DOS Expands Nonimmigrant Visa Expedited Appointment Pilot
The Department of State (DoS) has announced that it is expanding its nonimmigrant visa (NIV) expedited appointment program to five more U.S. embassies and consulates,
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South Africa Introduces New Electronic Travel Authorization Fee
On August 17, 2026, the Department of Home Affairs published amendments to the regulation on fees under the Immigration Act. The amendments took effect upon publication. The
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What the Birth Tourism Order Means at the Visa Window
On June 30th, the Supreme Court struck down the president’s birthright citizenship order 6–3 in Trump v. Barbara, with Chief Justice Roberts writing that children
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Belgium Announces Registration Certificate New Format for 2026
The Immigration Office has announced that it is modernizing the Registration Certificate (RC), also known as the “orange card.” Starting September 28, 2026, a new format
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