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Czechia to consider easier visas for Belarusians with relatives in Czechia
The Czech cabinet will review a proposal on October 5, 2026, to expand short-term visa access for Belarusians with close relatives living in Czechia.
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Living here on The Visa Queue: Work authorisation and EAD, Social Security and taxes for immigrants, Driver licences by state, Healthcare access, Travel while a case is pending and Advance parole.
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Congress Criticizes U.S. H-1B Fee Extension as Humiliation
Indian opposition leader Pawan Khera condemned the U.S. Extension of a $100,000 fee for certain overseas H-1B petitions until September 2027.
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DHS Proposes $103,265 Fee for Lottery-Based H-1B Petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $103,265 surcharge for each cap-subject H-1B petition.
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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.
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Kenya to inspect foreign hawkers for permits on September 7
Kenya's government will inspect foreign-run informal businesses on September 7, 2026, to check for required work and trade permits.
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DHS Proposes $103,265 Fee for H-1B Cap Petitions
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $103,265 fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions.
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ICE Ankle Monitor Linked to Suicide by Haitian Immigrant
The family of 20-year-old Pierre Damas Bel says bullying and shame from an ICE ankle monitor, installed July 29, led to his suicide on an Ohio interstate.
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Canada Raises Study Permit Financial Requirement to $23,448
International students applying for Canadian study permits from September 2026 must prove access to at least $23,448 for living costs, a $553 increase.
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DHS Proposes Ending H-4 Spouse Work Permits
The Department of Homeland Security is considering a rule to eliminate employment authorization for H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B workers.
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ICE triples spending on immigrant tracking
U.S. ICE issued $57.1 million in new orders to 14 firms for locating immigrants in August 2026, nearly tripling its initial spending.