Visa Bulletin
A tracked processing dataset for our immigration coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
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.
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...
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...
Understanding Visa Categories and Immigration Queues
Newcomers to Canada may be eligible to open a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
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.
Coalition Sues DHS to Block New F-1 Visa Fixed-Stay Rule
A coalition of colleges, international-education groups, and labor unions has filed a lawsuit to block a new rule that would introduce fixed...
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...
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...