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 »Italy Allows Babysitters Entry Outside Quotas Under Immigration Reform
On December 1, 2025, with the publication of Law No. 179/2025, the parliament converted Decree-Law No. 146 of October 3, 2025. Decree-Law 146 introduced significant reforms
Read More »Canada Raises Immigration Fees Effective December 2025
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has increased certain immigration fees effective December 1, 2025. The fees affected include inadmissibility-related
Read More »Ontario Immigration Program Overhaul: New Streams & Requirements
On December 2, 2025, the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) of Ontario posted proposed amendments to regulations under the Ontario
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 »USCIS Reduces Maximum Validity Period for EADs for Certain Visa Holders
USCIS has updated its Policy Manual to shorten the maximum validity period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). This change aligns with recent
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
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