IMMIGRATION NEWS
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A federal appeals court has upheld Florida’s housing law that restricts property purchases by many immigrants from China and six other countries.
The ruling by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals allows the law, known as SB 264, to remain in effect. Introduced earlier this year, the statute bars non-…
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The United States is implementing major changes to its immigration system in 2025, introducing new fees and stricter application rules for foreign visitors and workers.
The government has tightened the long-standing “Dropbox” programme, which previously allowed certain visa applicants to renew…
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Canada is stepping up efforts to attract global talent following the United States’ decision to introduce a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications.
The federal government’s 2025 Budget outlines a multi-year immigration plan designed to attract highly skilled professionals, particularly in…
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The US government has revoked more than 80,000 non-immigrant visas since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025.
This marks one of the largest immigration enforcement actions in recent years. According to the State Department, the cancelled visas cover a wide range of…
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The US Department of Labour has restored its main processing systems for foreign worker applications after a month-long disruption, allowing employers and applicants to resume filing and tracking cases.
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) confirmed that the Foreign Labor Application…
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The US Department of State has rejected claims that the Diversity Visa (DV) 2027 Lottery is currently open, warning the public against false information and fraudulent registration services.
In a statement issued through the Bureau of Consular Affairs, the Department clarified that no official…
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Senators Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin have introduced bipartisan legislation to overhaul the H-1B and L-1 visa programmes.
They aim to strengthen oversight, protect workers, and increase transparency in the hiring of foreign employees. The proposed H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act comes amid…
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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed new rules that would greatly expand the collection of biometric data across the immigration system.
The department will require DNA samples, facial images, fingerprints, iris scans and voice recordings from nearly all individuals connected…
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President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting automatic citizenship for children born in the United States has set off a series of legal challenges and forced federal agencies to prepare for major administrative changes.
Signed on 20 January, the order directs federal departments to deny…
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US immigration authorities have confirmed that international students in the United States on F-1 visas will be exempt from the new $100,000 H-1B petition fee if they meet specific conditions when applying to change their status.
The clarification, which applies to petitions filed after 21…
