US Consular Posts Cancel & Reschedule H-1B and H-4 Appointments
According to overnight reports, several US consulates have cancelled or rescheduled visa appointments originally scheduled for mid-December or later to March or later in
Read More »UK Immigration Skills Charge Increase Effective December 16, 2025
The UK Government has announced the first significant increase to the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) since its introduction in 2017. Effective December 16, 2025, this change
Read More »Switzerland Adopts EU Visa Suspension Rules for Third Countries
As part of the Schengen Association Agreement, Switzerland has decided to adopt an amendment to a European Union (EU) regulation aimed at reintroducing the visa requirement
Read More »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 »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
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