USCIS Extends TPS-Related Work Authorization for South Sudan and Ethiopia Through August 6, 2026
USCIS has issued updated guidance regarding the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan and Ethiopia, confirming that certain TPS-related Employment
Read More »DOS Finalizes Permanent Visa Bond Program for Certain B-1/B-2 Travelers
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has finalized regulations establishing a permanent Visa Bond Program for certain B-1/B-2 (business and tourist) visa applicants. The rule
Read More »Malaysia Introduces New Process for Transfer of Endorsement and Take-Up Balance Records
Malaysia’s Expatriate Services Division (ESD) has introduced a new requirement for ESD-registered companies that previously obtained Transfer of Endorsement (TOE) or
Read More »USCIS Announces TPS Terminations for Syria, Haiti, and Yemen; Somalia Receives Short Extension
USCIS has issued updated guidance affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries from Syria, Haiti, Yemen, and Somalia, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s
Read More »Canada Clarifies LMIA-Exempt Work Permit Rules Under Reciprocal Employment Program (C20)
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated and consolidated guidance for employers and foreign nationals seeking work permits under the Reciprocal
Read More »Japan Proposes Stricter Permanent Residency Requirements
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency has released draft guidelines that would significantly tighten the requirements for obtaining permanent resident status, introducing
Read More »Australia Prioritizes Onshore Skilled Visa Applicants Under New Processing Directions
The Australian Government has introduced three new Ministerial Directions that took effect on July 25, 2026, reshaping visa processing priorities across key migration
Read More »New Zealand Announces Major Reforms to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme
The New Zealand Government has announced a comprehensive package of reforms to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme, following a review of how the program operates.
Read More »DOS Proposes Expanded Authority to Terminate J-1 Exchange Visitor Programs for Misrepresentation and Visa Revocations
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has proposed significant changes to the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) that would expand the circumstances under which J-1 exchange
Read More »South Africa Proposes New ETA Processing Fees and Expanded Digital Visa Framework
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has published draft amendments to the country’s immigration fee regulations that would introduce a new fee
Read More »USCIS Issues Additional TPS Employment Authorization Update for Burma
On July 27, 2026, USCIS has issued another round of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) employment authorization guidance, this time for beneficiaries from Burma (Myanmar),
Read More »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
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