Refusals under section 214(b) for nonimmigrant visas
Everything filed under consular processing in our immigration coverage, the 24 reports filed on it so far.
Carney Signals Controlled Immigration Increase Ahead
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada's immigration system is back under control. The announcement drew immediate criticism from the opposition over...
British Columbia PNP issues record 714
British Columbia invited 714 candidates in its September 24, 2026 Provincial Nominee Program draw, the highest number under its 'innovate' objective...
Federal Court Sanctions IRCC Over Repeated Visa Refusals
A Federal Court judge has sanctioned Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for repeatedly refusing a couple's visitor visa applications on...
Canada Opens LMIA-Exempt Work Permits for UK Professionals
British professionals in finance, engineering, tech and other fields can now get Canadian work permits without a Labour Market Impact Assessment...
DHS Proposes Ending 60-Day Grace Period for Key Work Visas
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a rule to eliminate the discretionary 60-day grace period for workers on E, H, L, O, and TN visas...
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...
USCIS Revokes H-1B Visas Over Wage Misclassification
USCIS denied H-1B petitions and revoked approvals for a major Vermont IT consulting firm on September 5, 2026, citing wage levels that did not match...
US Embassy in Dhaka Warns Against B1/B2 Visa Misuse
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka warns that B1/B2 visitor visas cannot be used for birth tourism, paid work, or formal study, aligning with a broader U.S.
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...
UK raises London student visa maintenance
The Home Office will increase the monthly maintenance funds required for student visas in London to £1,570 from 30 November 2026, up from the current
Judge Questions Four-Year Cap on International Student Visas
A Boston judge criticized the Trump administration's plan to replace the duration of status system for F-1 and J-1 visa holders with a fixed four-year
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...
Home Office: UK Work Visa Refusals Hit 15%
Home Office data shows a 15% refusal rate for combined Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visa decisions in the year ending June 2026, more...
B-1/B-2 visa revocations affect asylum cases
The State Department may revoke up to 200,000 B-1/B-2 visas issued from 2016 to 2026, potentially making holders deportable while their asylum...
Federal Judge Blocks Visa Revocation for
A U.S. District Judge ruled the Trump administration cannot revoke visas or deport international students as punishment for pro-Palestinian speech...
Algerian man used fake French passport
An Algerian man allegedly entered Ireland using a forged French passport, a court heard. His asylum application is currently under appeal.
NLPNP Issues 122 ITAs on Aug 18
Newfoundland and Labrador announced 122 Invitations to Apply under its Provincial Nominee Program on August 18, 2026, with no selections made under...
India Faces 70,000 Visa Revocations
The Trump administration plans to cancel up to 200,000 B1 and B2 visas, with 70,000 Indian nationals included in the review. The policy targets...
UK Immigration Detains Lawyer Vijay Aggarwal Over Alleged Work Permit Breach
British immigration authorities have detained Indian criminal defense lawyer Vijay Aggarwal over allegations of performing unauthorized legal work...
India Seeks Clarity in International Tax Cases Under New Income Tax Act
India's Income-tax Department is standardizing international tax assessments and expanding taxpayer outreach to prevent disputes and increase...
Manitoba Issues 53 New Invitations for Skilled Workers Under Targeted Recruitment
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program released 53 invitations on August 13, focusing on candidates recruited through specific initiatives, bringing...
Kansas City Man Sentenced for Orchestrating U-Visa Fraud Scheme
A 37-year-old Mexican national received a 21-month prison term after pleading guilty to a conspiracy that staged robberies to help illegal immigrants...
US Government Seeks to Revoke Citizenship of Man Who Procured U.S. Citizenship Under False Identity
The U.S. government has filed charges to denaturalize a man born in India for using a false identity to become a U.S. citizen.