OFLC Announces Extensions and Emergency Procedures Following Government Shutdown
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has issued guidance to address disruptions caused by the recent government shutdown, which halted application processing and
Read More »Changes to the Entry Period for the 2027 Diversity Visa (DV) Program
The US Department of State (DOS) has announced upcoming changes to the Diversity Visa (DV) Program entry process for the DV-2027 cycle. While the exact registration start
Read More »Canada’s 2025 Budget and 2026–2028 Immigration Plan: Key Changes Ahead
The Canadian federal government has released its 2025 Budget alongside the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, signaling a strategic shift in immigration policy focused on
Read More »Perfect Storm: H-2A Visas, Government Shutdown, and the Fight to Feed America
American farms are in crisis. The federal government shutdown froze H-2A visa processing right when farmers need to prepare for planting season. At the same time, major
Read More »DHS Terminates TPS for South Sudan
Effective January 5, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will officially terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for South Sudan, ending
Read More »Thailand Temporarily Allows Manual Work Permit Applications
The Department of Employment (DOE) is granting leniency to employers who are still unfamiliar with the newly launched e-Work Permit system, allowing them to continue
Read More »New Zealand Eases Travel for Pacific and Chinese Visitors from Australia
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has announced that, effective November 3, 2025 for a twelve-month trial period, people with passports from China, or from Pacific Islands Forum
Read More »China Announces Ten New Immigration and Exit-Entry Policies
On November 3, 2025, the National Immigration Administration announced ten immigration and exit-entry management service policy initiatives, as follows. Expanded scope of
Read More »China Expands Visa-Free Entry to 44 Countries
On November 3, 2025, the government announced that, effective November 10, 2025, it will expand its unilateral visa-free entry arrangements to nationals of Sweden, and extend
Read More »Hong Kong Expands Short-Term Visitor Scheme to 17 Sectors
On October 31, 2025, the Immigration Department (ImmD) announced the expansion of the Immigration Facilitation Scheme for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in
Read More »DOL Resumes Labor Certification and Prevailing Wage Processing
On October 31, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has resumed full operations following recent disruptions
Read More »DHS Proposes Sweeping Expansion of Biometric Data Collection for Immigration Applicants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a proposed rule that would significantly broaden its authority to collect biometric data from individuals involved in
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