Annual Asylum Fee
Asylum-based visa · Annual Asylum Fee queue
Visa categories
Visa categories on The Visa Queue: IR, F1-F4, K-1 fiance, spousal, EB-1 and EB-2.
Profiles
Asylum
Protection-based humanitarian status · Refugee status determination process
B 1 B 2
United States · 1994
Conditional Residence And Removing Conditions
Conditional permanent residence... · Removal of Conditions (Form I-751 or Form...
Diversity Visa Programme
Diversity Immigrant Visa · United States
E 2
United States · 1950s
Eb 1
Employment-based, first preference · United States
Eb 2
Employment-based, second preference · United States
Eb 3
EB-3 (Employment-Based, Third Preference) · United States
Eb 5
United States Immigrant Investor Visa · China-mainland born applicants
Express Entry
Economic immigration program · Canada
F 1
United States · 1950s
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US October 2026 Visa Bulletin: China Advances, 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, while EB-2 and EB-3 dates
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Tanzania removes Nigeria from referral visa list September
Tanzania's Immigration Services Department has removed Nigerian nationals from its 'referred visa' category, effective September 25, 2026.
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London Tribunal Awards £28,123 in Visa Sponsorship Abuse
An employment tribunal awarded a care worker £28,123 after finding his sponsor, Metropolitan Care Services, submitted false documents about his hours to
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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 under the
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Canada Considers H-1B Express Entry Pathway, Advises
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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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.
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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, ruling that immigration officials unlawfully relied solely
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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 and the rules for workers moving between
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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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Judge Denies Emergency Order to Reopen Diversity Visa
A federal judge denied an emergency request to force the State Department to open registration for the 2027 Diversity Visa lottery, but set a fast-track
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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
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Concord Judges Deny Continuances Amid 115,000-Case Docket
Immigration judges in Concord are denying continuances for children's deportation cases, pushing proceedings forward despite pending visa applications and
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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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U.S. Warns EB-1 Green Card Numbers for India May Run Out
The State Department warns high demand could exhaust EB-1 visa numbers for Indian applicants before the fiscal year ends on September 30, 2026, potentially
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Judge Certifies Nationwide Classes for FY-2026 Diversity
A federal judge has certified nationwide classes for FY-2026 Diversity Visa selectees stalled by USCIS and State Department holds, allowing them to resume
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UK frees modern slavery victims from visa
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, with no final rules or launch
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Canada Lists 15 Open Work Permit Categories Without Job
Canada’s 2026 immigration guide identifies 15 open work permit categories that do not require a job offer, grouped into student, family, protection, and
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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
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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
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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.
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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 than
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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 applications
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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, citing