Consular processing
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USCIS Warns Against Fraudulent Premium Processing Guarantees
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services warned applicants on September 19, 2026, not to pay private entities for guaranteed faster processing...
Canadian citizenship certificate processing
IRCC finalized only 2,420 proof of citizenship applications in July, extending a slowdown that has pushed the official processing time to 33 months.
Pakistan Processes Afghan Student Visa Extensions
Pakistan says it is processing Afghan student visa extensions under existing rules while warning that foreigners without valid documents face...
IRCC Faces Mandamus Lawsuits Over Citizenship Certificate
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is facing potential court-ordered action over extreme processing delays for citizenship certificates...
Canada Urged To Freeze Immigration To Clear Citizenship
A report argues Ottawa must pause economic immigration to redirect resources to processing a 140,000-application backlog of 'Lost Canadians' waiting...
USCIS Resumes Diversity Visa Processing After Court Order
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has resumed normal review of FY 2026 Diversity Visa adjustment cases following a federal court order that...
Canadian Citizenship Proof Wait Hits 33 Months
IRCC's processing time for a citizenship certificate increased to 33 months in September 2026, an eight-month jump not explained by growth in the
Canada Ends Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathways
Canada has closed its direct permanent residence pathways for eligible Hongkongers as of August 31, 2026. Over 33,000 applications remain in a...
State Department Visa Pause Delays Tri-Cities Refugees
A worldwide pause on immigrant visa appointments, combined with separate USCIS holds, is delaying green card processing for refugees and families in...
IRCC Urgent Processing for Student
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will expedite proof of citizenship applications for individuals who need a certificate to attend a
IRCC Fast-Tracks Citizenship Certificates
Canada is offering urgent processing for citizenship certificates to eligible students, potentially saving them thousands in tuition fees.
USCIS Congressional Inquiry Limits Explained
A congressional inquiry can prompt USCIS to review a stalled immigration case but cannot force an approval. Applicants must first file a service...
Visa Interview Pause Forces Document Renewal
A global pause on immigrant visa interviews due to consular officer training is forcing applicants to renew expiring medical exams and police...
Green Card delays block SNAP for refugees
San Antonio refugee families are being denied SNAP food benefits due to prolonged green card processing delays, advocates report.
Trump Pauses Immigrant Visa Appointments Worldwide
The Trump administration halted all immigrant visa appointments globally amid a consular training program that began in early August. The pause...
Canada Updates Temporary Residence Processing Timelines
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its temporary residence processing estimates, with changes seen in various categories.
IRCC reports June 2026 application processing updates
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released its latest monthly update on application processing, showing 2,011,375 applications...
Canadian Citizenship Certificate Wait Times Surge to 25 Months
The wait for a Canadian citizenship certificate has more than doubled to 25 months, with over 121,000 applications in the queue. The surge follows...
Citizenship by Descent Applications: Weighing the Risks of Submitting Without Essential Records
The surge in citizenship by descent applications has led to increased processing times, with some applications taking up to 25 months to be...