Visa Bulletin
A tracked processing dataset for our immigration coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Canadian Citizenship Proof Processing Hits 33 Months
Processing times for proof of Canadian citizenship applications have reached 33 months, while the Trump administration appeals a court order blocking...
Portugal's AIMA Processes 13% of Golden Visa Backlog
Portugal's immigration agency AIMA has processed 6,000 of 46,000 pending Golden Visa applications, scheduling 30,000 appointments as it shifts focus...
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.
Bulgaria proposes Type D visa fee increase to €120
Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry has proposed raising the fee for long-stay Type D visas from €100 to €120.
Canada launches personalized processing time estimates
Canada has introduced personalized processing time estimates for in-Canada work permit extensions and Post-Graduation Work Permit applications.
Carney Says Canada's Immigration System Is Back Under Control
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada's immigration system is back under control. The announcement drew immediate criticism from the opposition over...
US October 2026 Visa Bulletin: China Advances in EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3
The October 2026 Visa Bulletin opens fiscal year 2027 with major advancements for China in EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 categories.
Tanzania removes Nigeria from referral visa list
Tanzania's Immigration Services Department has removed Nigerian nationals from its 'referred visa' category, effective September 25, 2026.
D’Esposito Warns H-1B Program Will Change in 365 Days
The Department of Labor's inspector general warns the H-1B visa program will look very different within a year amid a nationwide fraud probe into...
London Tribunal Awards £28,123 in Visa Sponsorship Abuse Case
An employment tribunal awarded a care worker £28,123 after finding his sponsor, Metropolitan Care Services, submitted false documents about his hours.
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.
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...
Labor to cut net migration to 225,000 with visa restrictions
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke will announce a plan to reduce net overseas migration from about 300,000 to 225,000 annually.
Canadian citizenship certificate processing time reaches 33 months
IRCC finalized only 2,420 proof of citizenship applications in July, extending a slowdown that has pushed the official processing time to 33 months.
Canada Considers H-1B Express Entry Pathway
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.
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...
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.
Korean Court Overturns Visa Denial Over Traffic Fine
A South Korean district court has canceled the visa extension refusal for a Sri Lankan worker.
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...
IRCC Faces Mandamus Lawsuits Over Citizenship Certificate Delays
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 Backlog
A report argues Ottawa must pause economic immigration to redirect resources to processing a 140,000-application backlog of 'Lost Canadians'.
State Department Lists 19 Countries Ineligible for DV-2026
The U.S. State Department has published a list of 19 countries excluded from the DV-2026 Diversity Visa Program as visa issuance resumes.
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...
Judge Denies Emergency Order to Reopen Diversity Visa Lottery
A federal judge denied an emergency request to force the State Department to open registration for the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery.