Immigration News

US cancels 250,000+ visas under Trump; 2,300 linked to birth tourism

USCIS received 145,872 citizenship applications from April to June, while 70,539 cases were decided during the quarter.

The September selection gives eligible candidates another opportunity to move closer to Canadian permanent residence

EB-5 visa fee hike: US more than doubles charges for immigrant investors from November 30

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) finalised a rule on Tuesday that seeks to more than double the fees for applying to the EB-5 visa

Investigators are examining alleged fraud and worker exploitation as Washington steps up H-1B enforcement

Tony Burke's 2026 migration changes explained: students lose family visas, working holiday cut 84%

The proposal would reward education, English skills, salary and job offers while restricting several existing family-based pathways.

The country is restricting dependants, tightening 'visa switching' and changing skilled visa priorities as it seeks greater control over migration.

US courts ended two visa processing pauses, but many applicants remain stuck as consulates are yet to fully resume interviews and visa issuance

New guidance expands the public charge test, with benefits use now considered alongside income, assets and other factors

Foreign journalists and certain professionals from Canada and Mexico among people who will face mandatory online presence reviews under expanded rules

High Commission warns of fake job offers, overstay, detention and legal action for those misusing tourist entry.

H-1B $100,000 fee requirement extended through September 2027 amid ongoing court challenges

Following the reduction of Thailand's visa-exempt stay from 60 to 30 days, effective September 15, 2026, the existing work authorization framework for urgent business travel remains unchanged.

Italy plans burqa, niqab ban and foreign-student cap: What changes for migrants?

Australia reshuffles skilled visa queue: Healthcare, construction and other jobs get priority

The statement from FIIDS, an advocacy group, came hours after US President Donald Trump tightened oversight of the H-1B visa programme

FIIDS backed tighter oversight of the visa programme but said highly specialised jobs cannot always be filled immediately from the domestic labour pool

The payment requirement for employers seeking certain H-1B workers will remain until September 21, 2027, as the Trump administration appeals a court ruling against the policy