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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Korean Court Overturns Visa Denial Over Traffic Fine
A South Korean district court has canceled the visa extension refusal for a Sri Lankan worker.
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H1B Cap-Exempt Employment Rules and Employer Transitions
An article from Murthy.com explains which employers can file H1B petitions without entering the annual lottery.
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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 hires.
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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.
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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 activity.
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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.
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Ethiopian Academic Detained at DFW Airport for Visa Overstay
ICE detained Dr. Berhanu Geresu Kibret at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in July 2026, alleging he overstayed his visa.
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Judge Certifies Nationwide Classes for FY-2026 Diversity Visa Selectees
A federal judge has certified nationwide classes for FY-2026 Diversity Visa selectees stalled by USCIS and State Department holds.
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UK frees modern slavery victims from visa employer ties
From October 2026, Skilled Worker visa holders officially recognised as modern slavery victims can work for any UK employer.
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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.
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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.
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Canada Lists 15 Open Work Permit Categories Without Job Offer
Canada’s 2026 immigration guide identifies 15 open work permit categories that do not require a job offer.
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UK raises London student visa maintenance funds
The Home Office will increase the monthly maintenance funds required for student visas in London to £1,570 from 30 November 2026.
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Oxford-Linked Students Lose Visa Ban Court Challenge
The High Court dismissed a challenge by seven prospective students to the UK Home Office's student visa ban for four countries on August 12, 2026.