Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Birthright Citizenship
On December 5, 2025, the US Supreme Court announced that it will review the constitutionality of President Trump’s executive order that seeks to reinterpret the 14th
Read More »USCIS Launches New Vetting Center to Enhance Immigration Screening and Target Fraud
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the creation of a specialized Vetting Center to strengthen the integrity of the US immigration system and
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy on Biometrics Collection for Detained Individuals
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Policy Manual (Volume 1, Part C) to clarify procedures for collecting biometrics from detained
Read More »UK Home Office Issues Information on Reintegration Support
The UK Home Office has issued support services to help individuals returning to their home country, if: they have no legal right to remain in the UK they either choose to
Read More »Reports: DOS to Review Social Media of H-1B Applicants and Spouses for “Censorship” Involvement
According to media reports regarding a State Department Cable, the Trump administration will increase vetting for H-1B visa applicants, and their dependent spouses,
Read More »Singapore Implements Regulations for High-Risk Travelers in 2026
From January 30, 2026, Singapore will enforce stricter restrictions preventing high-risk travelers from entering the country. Initiated in the flight-booking process and
Read More »USCIS Reduces Maximum Validity Period for Employment Authorization Documents
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Policy Manual to shorten the maximum validity period for certain Employment Authorization Documents
Read More »DOS Expands Online Presence Review for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants
Starting December 15, 2025, the US Department of State (DOS) will expand its online presence review requirement to include all H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents.
Read More »USCIS Issues Policy to Hold and Review Pending Applications from High-Risk Countries
Following recent national security concerns, USCIS has released Policy Memorandum PM-602-0192, directing officers to place an adjudicative hold on certain immigration
Read More »Singapore to End Performing Artiste Work Permit
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced that it will close the Work Permit (Performing Artiste) scheme from June 1, 2026. The scheme was introduced in 2008 to
Read More »Ireland Eases Travel for IRP Renewal Applicants
Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) has announced that it is currently experiencing a backlog in processing registrations. Following the completion of a registration, it may
Read More »Ireland Plans Gradual Salary Threshold Increases
The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment has announced the publication of a new roadmap for Minimum Annual Remuneration (MAR) Salary Thresholds. The first
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