Some Middle East Countries Extend Visa Validity as Conflict Continues
As the conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States continues, air travel has been restricted, and regional safety has been affected. As a result, Middle Eastern
Read More »Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Trump Administration’s Challenge to Birthright Citizenship
The US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) heard more than two hours of oral arguments on April 1, 2026, in a closely watched case challenging the long‑standing interpretation of
Read More »Nigeria Steps Up Visa Overstay Enforcement Amid UK Migration Partnership Scrutiny
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji‑Ojo, disclosed that the country currently has more than 840,000
Read More »South Africa Extends Visa Concession to June 2027
On March 30, 2026, the Department of Home Affairs issued an extension of its temporary concession granted to foreign nationals affected by delays in the processing of
Read More »New Zealand Opens Pacific Access and Samoan Quota 2026
On April 1, 2026, Immigration New Zealand announced that registrations have opened for the 2026 Samoan Quota and Pacific Access Category. The Samoan Quota and Pacific Access
Read More »New Zealand Moves Family Visa Applications Online
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that family of temporary visa holders can submit new applications to be processed in INZ’s enhanced Immigration Online portal.
Read More »Malaysia Extends 1:3 Internship Policy Pilot Until May 2026
On March 31, 2026, the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Immigration Department of Malaysia introduced the 1:3 Internship Policy, and announced that the pilot phase,
Read More »USCIS Completes FY 2027 H‑1B Cap Registration Selection; Filing Opens April 1, 2026
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed that it received a sufficient number of electronic registrations for unique beneficiaries during the initial
Read More »Canada Increases PR and Citizenship Fees in 2026
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that the right of citizenship fee for adult applicants increased on March 31, 2026. The right of citizenship
Read More »Nigeria and UK Sign Major Agreements on Migration, Border Security, and Business Mobility
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a series of landmark bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration management, border security, and business
Read More »Uganda Introduces Visa‑Free Entry for Nationals of 40 Countries
The Government of Uganda has announced a new visa‑free entry policy allowing nationals of 40 countries to travel to Uganda without a visa for stays of up to three months
Read More »Rwanda Expands Visa‑Free Entry for African Union Citizens to Boost Tourism
As part of a broader strategy to attract more mid‑range tourists, the Rwandan government has introduced significant changes to its entry requirements, expanding visa‑free
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