Canada’s 2025–2026 IRCC Plan: New Pathways, Policy Shifts, and Digital Transformation
On June 20, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its 2025–2026 Departmental Plan, outlining a forward-looking strategy to rebalance
Read More »EIG Immigration Alert: US Issues Worldwide Caution Alert for Citizens Abroad Amid Israel-Iran Conflict
On June 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of State has issued a Worldwide Caution Security Alert advising all US citizens overseas to exercise increased caution due to heightened
Read More »US Issues E-Verify Guidance for Employers After EAD Revocations for CHNV Nationals
On June 20, 2025, E-Verify published guidance for employers who may be affected by the revocation of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain foreign nationals
Read More »Finland Temporarily Processes Pakistani Student Permits in Doha from July 9, 2025
To facilitate a swift identification process for Pakistani students facing issues with entering United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Finland accepts
Read More »US Expands Vetting for Student Visa Applicants Including Social Media Review
On June 18, 2025, the State Department announced that overseas posts would soon resume scheduling F, M and J nonimmigrant visa applications. However, under new guidance, the
Read More »Japan eVisa Launches for Nationals of 10 Countries
From May 23, 2025, certain travelers to Japan can apply online for a 90-day stay without visiting a Japanese embassy or consulate. The eVisa program is currently available to
Read More »Federal Judge Expands Injunction on “X-Marker” Passport Policy
U.S. District Judge Julia E. Kobick expanded a preliminary injunction, which ordered the US Department of State to issue or renew passports to six transgender or nonbinary
Read More »Quebec Skilled Worker Selection Invites to Start July 2025
On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Francization and Integration, Jean-François Roberge, announced that invitations to submit an application
Read More »Germany to End Remonstration Procedure from July 1, 2025
The Federal Foreign Office has decided to abolish the remonstration procedure, which allowed applicants to appeal a visa rejection in Germany without going to court. This
Read More »Trump Administration Expands Nationwide Workplace Raids
The Trump administration has increased workplace immigration raids across the country, primarily targeting the agriculture industry. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Read More »Trump Administration Launches “Trump Card” Website
The Trump administration has launched the “Trump Card” website, allowing interested immigrant investors to sign up for updates on the “gold card.”
Read More »Members of Congress Push DHS to Restart DACA Processing for New Applicants
Forty-one Democratic members of the US Senate have sent a letter to Angelica Alfonso-Royals, acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), urging the
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