India Expands Fast Track Immigration Program
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that the Fast Track Immigration Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) has been expanded to five more airports – Lucknow,
Read More »Poland Temporarily Closes Border with Belarus Amid Military Activity
Effective overnight from Thursday, September 11 to Friday, September 12, 2025, the Polish government will completely close its border with Belarus, halting all road, rail,
Read More »Iceland Citizenship Language Test Dates Announced
The Directorate of Immigration has announced that the next Icelandic language tests for applicants for Icelandic citizenship will be held from November 10 to November 25,
Read More »FY 2025 EB-3 Visa Cap Reached: Issuance Suspended Until October
On September 9, 2025, the US Department of State (DoS), in coordination with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has confirmed that all available immigrant visas
Read More »FY 2025 EB-1 Visa Cap Reached: Issuance Suspended Until October
On September 8, 2025, the US Department of State (DoS), in coordination with US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has announced that the annual limit for
Read More »Ireland Waives Immigration Registration Fees for Victims of Domestic Abuse
On September 8, 2025, the Irish Government has announced that victims and survivors of domestic abuse will no longer be required to pay the EUR 300 immigration registration
Read More »Federal Judge Blocks Termination of Legal Protections for Venezuelans and Haitians
On September 6, 2025, a federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s attempt to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for over 1.1 million Venezuelan and Haitian
Read More »DoS Updates Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Rules by Country of Residence
On September 6, 2025, the US Department of State (DoS) has issued updated guidance for nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants, requiring interviews to be scheduled at a US
Read More »New Zealand Recognizes New NOL Occupations for AEWV Program
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that it is making changes to how occupations are assessed under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program, following the
Read More »India Implements Stricter Immigration Rules Under New Legislation
India has officially enacted the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025, effective September 1, 2025, introducing a consolidated legal framework with significantly tougher
Read More »Summary & Analysis: USCIS to have Federal Law Enforcement Powers
A Federal Register final rule, Codification of Certain U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Law Enforcement Authorities, published Friday, September 5, 2025, confers
Read More »US Imposes Visa Restrictions on Central American Nationals Linked to CCP Activities
On September 4, 2025, The US Department of State (DoS) has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting Central American nationals who knowingly act on behalf of
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