IMMIGRATION NEWS
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The Trump administration has announced a new policy requiring US employers to pay a $100,000 fee for each new H-1B visa petition filed after 21 September 2025.
The fee applies to all petitions submitted for the 2026 H-1B visa lottery and any new applications filed after the deadline. It must be…
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The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new rule that would require all non-US citizens to have their faces photographed when entering and leaving the country.
The proposal, published in the Federal Register on 27 October, opens a 30-day public comment period…
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The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a series of regulatory changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Programme, including reductions in key filing fees and procedural updates aimed at improving efficiency and accessibility for applicants.
Under the proposal, the filing fee for…
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The United States government has issued formal guidance clarifying the details of the new $100,000 fee linked to the H-1B visa programme, confirming that it applies only to future visa petitions and does not affect current holders or previously approved applications.
The clarification follows a…
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Lawful permanent residents returning to the United States are facing stricter checks at airports and land crossings, with some being refused re-entry after overseas travel.
Under the Trump administration’s enforcement approach, immigration officers have increased scrutiny of green card holders,…
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The United States government is expected to deport more than 600,000 undocumented migrants by the end of 2025, according to White House border adviser Tom Homan.
The Trump administration has emphasised a firm approach to immigration enforcement, with Homan stating at the Axios Future of Defence…
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The United Kingdom is continuing to promote its High Potential Individual (HPI) visa, a scheme that allows graduates from leading international universities to live and work in the UK without needing a job offer.
The HPI visa is designed for individuals who have obtained a qualification equivalent…
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Lawful permanent residents of the United States are facing closer inspection when re-entering the country.
Reports of entry denials and claims of residency abandonment are becoming more frequent under tighter immigration enforcement. Although a green card allows an individual to live and work in…
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The UK government will reduce the post-study visa period for most international graduates from two years to 18 months, effective from 1 January 2027.
The change will apply to students who submit their Graduate visa applications on or after that date. Applications made before 31 December 2026 will…
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The United States Department of Homeland Security has proposed major changes to the rules governing employment-based green card categories EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3, with reforms that would affect how skilled foreign workers apply for permanent residency.
The Petition for Immigrant Worker Reforms,…
