DHS Allows Certain Asylum Cases to Be Referred Without Interview
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued an interim final rule that would significantly change the affirmative asylum process by allowing U.S. Citizenship and
Read More »USCIS Updates TPS Employment Authorization Guidance for Somalia and Syria
USCIS has issued revised guidance for beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) from Somalia and Syria, updating employment authorization instructions for employers
Read More »First Circuit Refuses to Reinstate $100,000 H-1B Fee While Appeal Proceeds
On July 24, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit denied the government’s motion to stay a June ruling issued by the U.S. District Court for the
Read More »USCIS Updates TPS Haiti Employment Authorization Guidance Following Court Order
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued updated guidance regarding the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and the validity of
Read More »Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Portions of USCIS TPS and Asylum Fee Policies
On July 21, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued an order in Venezuelan Association of Massachusetts, et al. v. USCIS, granting part of an
Read More »DOS Launches Pilot Program for Faster B-1/B-2 Visa Interview Appointments
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has launched a pilot program that allows certain visitor visa applicants to pay an additional fee for access to earlier visa interview
Read More »UK Announces July Ballot for India Young Professionals Scheme
UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) has announced that the next ballot for the India Young Professionals Scheme will open at 1:30pm India Standard Time (IST) on July 21, 2026 and
Read More »Thailand Extends Stay and Work Authorization for Migrant Workers
The government has extended temporary stay and work authorization for eligible migrant workers from Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam until December 11, 2027, to support economic
Read More »South Africa Launches Trusted Employer Scheme Phase II
On July 20, 2026, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) announced the launch of Phase II of its Trusted Employer Scheme (TES). The expanded scheme will now include companies
Read More »Saudi Arabia Introduces Three-Month Residence Permit Renewals
The Ministries of Interior and of Human Resources and Social Development have announced that residence for domestic workers can now be issued or renewed for periods starting
Read More »Poland Reminds EU Citizens of Document Replacement Deadline
The Office for Foreigners has issued a reminder that the last documents issued to European Union (EU) citizens and their family members based on the templates in force before
Read More »Taiwan Extends Visa-Free Entry for Brunei, Philippines and Thailand
The Taiwanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an extension of the trial visa-free program for nationals of New Southbound Policy partner countries Brunei, the
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