Visa & travel policy, as it happens

Canada makes rural immigration route permanent, reserves 5,500 PR spots

Pathway to Canadian permanent residency starts Jan 1, meant for 'skilled workers in occupations facing labour shortages in smaller communities'

A US job is no longer enough: Indians now face a new immigration challenge

A wage-weighted visa lottery, rising employer costs and a long Green Card queue are changing the immigration equation. Is the EB-5 investor visa a viable alternative?

India eases Visitor Visa rules, more activities allowed under short-term visitor visa

In a continuation of efforts and initiatives by the Centre to ease the entry visa regime, the government has reduced the main categories of India visa from 13 to nine…

Seventh Circuit Orders BIA to Reconsider Deported Man’s Motion to Reopen

At a glanceReviewed November 12, 2026The board treated the filing as more than 90 days late.New York police certified Panton’s crime-victim assistance on December 11, 2023.The remand does not require…

Your First Upgrade Should Be Time: The Case For Private Drivers, Airport Meet-and-Greet, And VIP Immigration Services – Yahoo

LMIA wait times track higher

[ad_1] Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) wait times under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) were up nearly across the board in October. The Permanent Resident Stream recorded the most…

India Rationalises Visa Regime To Simplify Immigration Framework – Travel and Leisure Asia

New Zealand’s Labour proposes visa-free Pacific travel – FBC News

Rep. Juan Vargas Brings Veterans Citizenship Bill to House Judiciary Committee

At a glanceReviewed November 12, 2026The prior version, H.R. 8851, was introduced June 26, 2024.Roman Sabal became a U.S. citizen in 2020. Rep. Juan Vargas reintroduced the Strengthening Citizenship Services…

India: Tourist Visa to become “Visitor Visa” with two new categories – VisasNews

Petition Urges Review of Tillingham Asylum Housing Plan on Change.org

At a glanceReviewed November 11, 2026Maldon District Council can make representations but cannot approve or reject the property proposal.Petitioners seek written evidence on services, emergency access, safeguarding and property compliance.…

MHA Streamlines Visitor Visa and Tourist Visa Paperwork Under New India Rules

At a glanceReviewed November 12, 2026The earlier October 2025 reform cut categories from 22 to 13 and sub-categories from 63 to 49.V-1 is a 30-day, multiple-entry option.Study in India enrollees…

Siam Legal International Reports Thai Visa Delays Prompt Plan for 15-Day Visa-Free Entry – The Detroit News

BREAKING: Ottawa gives provinces 139 days to nominate tens of thousands more workers for permanent residence

[ad_1] Ottawa has directed the provinces and territories to issue tens of thousands of additional nominations for permanent residence by no later than March 31, 2027. Assess your eligibility for…

Immigration weekly update: November 12, 2026 – Crown World Mobility

Practice Advisory Addresses USCIS Mandatory Electronic Filing Under Interim Final Rule

At a glanceReviewed November 10, 2026A newly available electronic filing method must remain available for at least 180 days before a mandate.Form I-936 carries a $25 request fee, with limited…

South Africa e-Visa 2026: ETA Replaces It – Wego Travel Blog

Canada Weighs Private Sponsorship Shift for Refugees in 2027 Immigration Levels Plan

Key TakeawaysCanada’s 2027 immigration levels plan reduces government-sponsored refugees to just under 12,000, while increasing the private share.The plan targets about 29,000 refugees and 20,000 protected persons and family members…

Govt. of India eases visa rules by cutting categories & paperwork; industry welcomes the move – Travel Trends Today

Guidance: Nepal: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visa

Where to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Nepal for your UK visa application