Trump Administration Visa Ban Policy is Challenged in Court
A group of over 50 immigrants filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging a State Department policy that unlawfully prevents the
Read More »ICE Acting Director Todd Lyons Resigns
On April 16 ,2026, Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons announced that he will resign at the end of May to spend more time with his family. Director Lyons’s resignation has
Read More »Canada’s IRCC to Review Express Entry PR Scheme
The government of Canada will be undertaking consultations in the Spring of 2026 toward enacting changes to the Express Entry PR scheme in Canada. This will require
Read More »House to Vote on Discharge Petition to Restore TPS for Haiti
When Congress returns to D.C. this week from its two-week recess, the House is expected to vote on a bill to restore Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. The
Read More »DHS Sec. Mullin Suggests Removing Customs Officials From “Sanctuary City” Airports
In a recent Fox News interview, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin suggested removing customs and immigration services from international airports in sanctuary jurisdictions,
Read More »Spanish Government Approves Extraordinary Regularization of Immigrants in Spain
The Council of Ministers has approved the Royal Decree that will begin the process of extraordinary administrative regularization for thousands of irregular migrants who
Read More »Poland to Launch Online Residence Application System
The Polish Minister of the Interior has announced that government has announced that the full functionality of the MOS system, (Case Handling Module), enabling the
Read More »New Zealand Changes Health Insurance Requirements for the Peak Seasonal Visa
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, from April 19, 2026, health insurance for the Peak Seasonal Visa (PSV) will change to make it clearer and easier for
Read More »New Zealand Increases Income Thresholds for Pacific and Parent Visa Categories
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, effective April 30, 2026, income and sponsorship thresholds will increase for several Pacific and family visa
Read More »Netherlands Changes Online Application for Highly Skilled Migrant Permit Renewals
Applicants for renewal of a Netherlands’ residence permit for the highly skilled migrant no longer need to enter the salary of the highly skilled migrant in the
Read More »Netherlands Changes Application Process for a Provisional Residence Permit (MVV)
Applicants for a Netherlands’ provisional residence permit (MVV) were, until March 2, 2026, required to complete an MVV issue form at the Dutch representation abroad.
Read More »Malta Changes Health Screening Process for Work Permits
The Maltese government migration agency Identità has announced that, effective May 4, 2026, all health screening for work permit applications must be completed through a
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