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The United States has reinstated neighbourhood investigations as part of the vetting process for naturalisation applicants, according to a policy memo issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on 22 August 2025.
The updated directive revives provisions under Section 335(a) of the…
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The United States has proposed new rules requiring Diversity Visa applicants to submit valid passport details and upload scanned images of key identification pages as part of their initial lottery entry.
The Diversity Visa (DV) Programme, established under the Immigration and Nationality Act,…
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Delays and rising denial rates in the US permanent labour certification process are affecting employers and foreign workers, as backlogs in key stages of the system continue to grow.
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Program Electronic Review Management (PERM) system is a required step for US…
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The US Optional Practical Training (OPT) programme, which allows international students to work in the US after graduation, is facing increasing political and regulatory pressure that may change the programme significantly.
The OPT programme allows foreign students with F-1 visas to work…
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The United States government under President Trump is significantly increasing its screening of visa holders, raising concerns among foreign nationals and prompting debate about the potential effects on the US economy.
A comprehensive review involving more than 55 million visa holders is now…
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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to implement significant increases in immigration fees starting 21 August 2025, a move expected to affect asylum seekers and foreign workers considerably.
The changes introduce new charges for Employment Authorisation…
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Millions of foreign nationals holding valid US visas are facing growing uncertainty following the Trump administration’s announcement of a new, far-reaching immigration review.
The policy, introduced on Thursday, 21 August, marks a significant shift in the government’s approach, expanding the scope…
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Washington has signed new agreements with Uganda and Honduras to deport asylum seekers and undocumented migrants.
These deals, part of a wider US effort to reduce illegal immigration, have drawn criticism from human rights groups and legal experts who warn the arrangements risk undermining…
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A newly introduced US immigration policy has triggered widespread concern due to its focus on identifying "anti-Americanism" among applicants.
Announced earlier this week, the policy expands the authority of immigration officers to assess the ideological views of individuals seeking to enter…
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Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the latest Express Entry draw, inviting a limited number of foreign nationals to apply for permanent residency.
On 18 August 2025, only 225 candidates with Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) nominations were invited, but the…
