Green card production after entry
Everything filed under consular processing in our immigration coverage, the 31 reports filed on it so far.
London Tribunal Awards £28,123 in Visa Sponsorship Abuse
An employment tribunal awarded a care worker £28,123 after finding his sponsor, Metropolitan Care Services, submitted false documents about his hours...
CSPA Protects Aging-Out Children in Employment-Based Green
The Child Status Protection Act can preserve green card eligibility for derivative children who turn 21, using a special age calculation and a policy
IRCC to Launch New Express Entry Platform with Expression
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is building a new digital case management platform, with a new Expression of Interest system for Express...
Canada Considers H-1B Express Entry Pathway, Advises
Canada's immigration department is considering a new Express Entry pathway for H-1B visa holders from the U.S., though rules are not final.
DV-2026 Visa Cap Finalized at 52,101 After Deductions
The State Department's September 2026 Visa Bulletin sets the final DV-2026 diversity visa cap at 52,101, a reduction from the statutory 55,000 limit.
H-1B Visa Demand Drops 25% After $100,000 Fee
Employer registrations for the H-1B visa lottery fell by more than 25% in the latest cycle after a Trump administration fee of $100,000 for overseas...
Kenya Clarifies Visa-Free Entry Does Not Allow Work or Trade
Kenya has begun a crackdown on foreign nationals working or trading without permits, clarifying that visa-free entry does not authorize commercial
U.S. Warns EB-1 Green Card Numbers for India May Run Out
The State Department warns high demand could exhaust EB-1 visa numbers for Indian applicants before the fiscal year ends on September 30, 2026...
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...
DHS Expands Green Card Eligibility for Diplomats' US-Born
A new rule allows certain U.S.-born children of foreign government and international organization employees to apply for permanent residency via Form
USCIS DV Hold Blocks Domestic I-485 Approvals
USCIS has placed pending domestic adjustment applications from Diversity Visa selectees under a policy hold, blocking final green card approvals...
RBC Report Urges Shift in Canada's Express Entry Strategy
A Royal Bank of Canada report argues Canada's immigration strategy has become too reactive, damaging predictability.
DHS Expands Green Card Eligibility for Children of Foreign
A new rule allows children born in the U.S. To certain foreign government employees to register for lawful permanent resident status, replacing a...
Canada Considers H-1B Holders for 2027 Express Entry Lane
Canada’s August 2026 consultation explored prioritizing U.S. H-1B visa holders in a potential 2027 Express Entry category, with no final rules or...
USCIS Gains Credit Report Access for Green Card Sponsors
A new edition of Form I-864 allows U.S. Immigration authorities to request a sponsor's credit report and score, effective August 31, 2026.
Canada invites 229 physicians in September Express Entry
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 229 invitations to physicians in a category-based draw on September 3, 2026, requiring a minimum...
Colorado Pair Charged in Family-Based Immigration Fraud
A Colorado aunt and her nephew, a U.S. Airman, have been arrested for an immigration fraud conspiracy. The scheme involved a fraudulent mother-son...
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...
Sweden Deports British Citizen After 24 Years
A British man raised in Sweden since age 10 was deported in January 2026 after failing to secure post-Brexit residence status.
F-1 Students Face I-94 Rule Change in 2026
A new rule ending duration-of-status for F-1 students takes effect September 15, 2026. Current students with 'D/S' I-94s will not automatically get a...
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...
Alberta AAIP Draws Issue 767 Invitations In
Alberta issued 767 invitations for provincial nominations across two draws in mid-August 2026. The Alberta Opportunity Stream accounted for most...
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.
Canada Invites French-Speaking Candidates in August Draw
Canada invited 5,000 French-speaking candidates to apply for permanent residence in an Express Entry round held on August 19, 2026, with a minimum...