Australia to Suspend Immigration Fee Surcharges
Australian Visa Application Charges are typically paid by card through ImmiAccount and currently attract a surcharge. The Reserve Bank of Australia previously confirmed that
Read More »USCIS Releases New E-Verify+ Employer and Employee Guides
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the release of new E-Verify+ Employer and Employee Guides, providing step-by-step resources to help employers
Read More »Federal Court Blocks Agencies From Enforcing $100,000 H-1B Fee Guidance
In another major setback for the administration’s $100,000 H-1B fee initiative, a federal judge in California has blocked federal agencies from enforcing guidance and
Read More »New Zealand Moves Family Visa Applications Online
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, from November 16, 2026, family members of New Zealand citizens or residents applying for temporary entry visas can submit
Read More »Denmark Updates SIRI’s AR6 Online Application
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has announced that, on October 1, 2026, its online application AR6 will be updated. During the update,
Read More »DHS Announces FY 2027 Increases to Parole, ESTA, and EVUS Fees
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced its annual inflation adjustments to several immigration-related fees established under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Read More »USCIS Announces FY 2027 Inflation Adjustments to H.R. 1 Immigration Fees
USCIS has announced its annual inflation adjustment to immigration fees created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). The adjustments are based on the change in the
Read More »USCIS Finalizes Major EB-5 Fee Increases and New Form I-527
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a final rule establishing a new fee schedule for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, implementing provisions
Read More »October 2026 Visa Bulletin Released
The October 2026 Visa Bulletin reflects continued forward movement across most China and India employment-based final action categories, including notable advancement in the
Read More »New Zealand Updates Partnership Visa Age Rules
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, from September 25, 2026, new age and evidence requirements will apply to dedicated partnership-based visa categories. Both
Read More »Hong Kong Expands Short-Term Visitor Activity Scheme
The government has announced that, effective October 1, 2026, it will expand the Immigration Facilitation Scheme for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in
Read More »South Africa Seeks Input on Employment Services Bill
On September 18, 2026, the Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour officially opened public comments about the Employment Services Amendment Bill [B 16–2026]. The
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