Media Reports: State Dept. to Stop Visa Issuance for 75 Countries
On January 14, 2026, Fox News reported on a U.S. State Department memo that would indefinitely suspend visa processing for visitors from 75 countries, effective January 21,
Read More »DHS Terminates TPS for Somalia
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Somalia will end on March 17, 2026. This decision follows a
Read More »Sweden Speeds Up Residence Permit Processing for Returning Swedes’ Families
As of January 12, 2026, the Migration Agency is promising that fully completed digital applications by family members of Swedes living abroad who want to move back will be
Read More »February 2026 Visa Bulletin Released
In the February 2026 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) remain unchanged for EB-1 and EB-2; while EB-3 advance. Final Action Dates for China and
Read More »UK Raises English Requirements for Key Visa Routes in 2026
Effective January 8, 2026, the Home Office has increased the English language level required for entry under the Skilled Worker, High Potential Individual and Scale-up routes
Read More »South Korea Extends K‑ETA Exemption for 22 Countries Through 2026
The Ministry of Justice has decided to extend the temporary exemption period for another year, from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The 22 countries that are
Read More »Finland Tightens Permanent Residence Rules Effective 2026
Effective January 8, 2026, the requirements for obtaining a permanent residence permit have been made stricter. New integration requirements for permanent residence permit
Read More »USCIS Announces Inflation Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees Effective March 1, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has issued a final rule adjusting premium processing fees to account for
Read More »Erickson Immigration Group Announces New Partner
Erickson Immigration Group (EIG), a leading global corporate immigration law firm, announced on January 8, 2026, that Naïanka Rigaud has been named a new Partner, joining
Read More »Denmark Updates Wage Statistics for Skilled Work Positive List Applications
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has published updated wage statistics that apply to the Positive List for skilled work from February 1,
Read More »Denmark Increases Residence Permit Fees for Work, Study, and Family Cases
The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) has increased its fees for processing residence permit applications, effective January 1, 2026. The fee
Read More »Ontario Expands Eligibility for Self-Employed Physicians Under OINP
The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) has made changes to the classes of certificates of registration from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)
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