Visa & travel policy, as it happens

Valid multiple-entry tourist visa doesn’t guarantee entry into India: Delhi high court | India News – Hindustan Times

Alexandria Family Staging Center at England Airpark to Become Child Deportation Hub, Lasalle Family Foundation Says

At a glanceReviewed November 11, 2026The existing airport facility has 400 beds and holds adult men awaiting deportation.Officials said the project could create as many as 200 jobs.The agreement is…

Canada boosts Northwest Territories immigration to historic high

[ad_1] The federal government has greenlighted the Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP) to nominate an additional 50 workers for Canadian permanent residence in 2026. At 350 spaces, the NTNP’s annual…

IRCC Sets 2027–29 Immigration Targets, Including 100,000 Federal High Skilled Admissions

Key TakeawaysIRCC set 2027 processing space for up to 100,000 workers in Canada and their families, subject to eligibility.A separate humanitarian group includes up to 100,000 people across several pathways…

As Canada tightens immigration, Americans with Canadian ancestry still have the most direct path to a second passport

[ad_1] On November 5, alongside the federal budget, Ottawa tabled its 2026 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration. The report runs more than 60 pages. It covers study permits, work…

India simplifies visa rules for foreigners to attract more tourists and students – Українські Національні Новини (УНН)

Private Equity Firm Halts ICE Deportation Flights Operated by Omni Air International

At a glanceReviewed November 11, 2026Flight 3747 departed Alexandria, Louisiana, on October 23, 2025.Akron-Canton deportation flights began at the end of April.Airport officials called the unpaid landing-fee loss insignificant. Omni…

Kyrgyzstan and Seychelles Agree Visa-Free Stays of 30 Days, Says Sadyr Zhaparov

Key TakeawaysPresident Sadyr Zhaparov signed the ratification law, advancing the Kyrgyzstan–Seychelles agreement.If the agreement takes effect, eligible travelers could stay up to 30 days per visit, subject to a 90-day…

Unclear Whether Immigrants Can Get Social Security Number with Work Permit

At a glanceReviewed November 11, 2026SSA’s earlier guidance describes separate mailing of the EAD and SSN card.Some workers authorized incident to status may seek an SSN without an EAD.An original…

India overhauls visa rules: Tourist Visa renamed, 70% fewer form fields, new categories for foreigners – Business Today

Prince Edward Island selects 192 workers in unscheduled immigration draw

[ad_1] Prince Edward Island (PEI) held an unscheduled selection round on Nov. 9, 2026, through which it selected 192 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were extended to candidates…

Canada Makes Rural Community Immigration Pilot Permanent Starting January 1, 2027

At a glanceReviewed November 10, 2026Canada will make the Rural Community Immigration Pilot permanent starting January 1, 2027.Applicants need a designated-employer job offer, community recommendation, and at least 1,560 hours…

Confirmed | Atlanta, Dallas and Los Angeles airports will allow travelers to enter without a US visa if they have ESTA authorization and a biometric passport – El Cronista

“97 countries eligible”: Indonesia releases visa-on-arrival list – Tuko News

"97 countries eligible": Indonesia releases visa-on-arrival list  Tuko News

IBM Cuts Visa and Green Card Sponsorship in Consulting Division, Impacting IBM Consulting

At a glanceReviewed November 10, 2026IBM’s Consulting division has over 150,000 workers; the company has not given an affected-worker count.IBM applied for over 1,100 H-1B visas in Fiscal Year 2026,…

BI ‘101% ready’ for holiday exodus MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is ready for the influx of passengers during the holiday season. BI spokesperson Anisha Hassan said they are fully ready for inbound and outbound passengers come December. “(F – Facebook

Judge Orders ICE to Release UC Berkeley Student After Weeklong Detention

At a glanceReviewed November 10, 2026ICE arrested her at San Francisco International Airport on October 30, 2026, as she prepared to fly to Oregon.DHS alleged she overstayed a visa in…

Houston Mayor John Whitmire Limits Police Cooperation with ICE

At a glanceReviewed November 10, 2026Police planned five days of shift-roll-call readings, followed by another reminder about a month later.The prior policy led to 17 handoffs to immigration authorities from…

USCIS Denies N-400 Citizenship Over Tax Plans, Challenging Good Moral Character

At a glanceReviewed November 10, 2026The USCIS manual recognizes proof of a payment arrangement being followed as possible corrective evidence.The usual character period is five years, or three years for…

DHS Secretary Mullin Open to DACA Deal with Congress but Rejects Amnesty

At a glanceReviewed November 10, 2026Mullin said Democrats had contacted him about immigration legislation.Mullin said he and Trump had not discussed concrete immigration policy changes. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin…