Visa & travel policy, as it happens

US deports record 483,200 migrants in 2026 as Trump steps up crackdown

Deportations up 78%t from 2024 but are below the President's target of one million removals annually

DHS Proposes Ending Deference to Prior USCIS Approvals for H-1B Extensions

At a glanceReviewed November 13, 2026DHS estimates 208,429 potentially eligible petitions a year across multiple nonimmigrant classifications.A timely filed extension generally permits qualifying workers to continue employment for up to…

India to overhaul tourist visa rules with wider visitor access by year-end – Daily Mirror – Sri Lanka

Work permit wait times rise as study permit processing times fall

[ad_1] On Nov. 13, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated processing time estimates for work permits, study permits, visitor visas, and super visas, reflecting figures as of Nov.…

Tennessee Public Chapter 954 Requires Proof of Citizenship or Lawful Status for Initial Vehicle Registration in 2027

At a glanceReviewed November 13, 2026Hamilton County Clerk Brooke Weaver said renewals are outside the proof requirement.The bill summary calls for a notice with every registration and renewal.The Department of…

USCIS Lets Eligible Green Card Holders Replace Expired Cards with Form I-90

At a glanceReviewed November 13, 2026Online filing costs $415; paper filing costs $465 as of November 2026.A fee waiver may be available through Form I-912.Checked against USCIS USCIS lets lawful…

Malaysia Mandates White Passport Photo Backgrounds for Expatriate Applications – Erickson Immigration Group

This year’s Thanksgiving dinner could reveal your path to a Canadian passport. Here’s how

[ad_1] On Thursday, November 26, millions of American families will pass the same dishes and retell many of the same stories about relatives, current and past, the lives they led,…

Employment-Based Green Card I-485 Inventory Fell About 41,000 by October 2026, Analyses Say

At a glanceReviewed November 13, 2026The October 5 release individually lists 367 applications and withholds 51 cells.Approved employment-based petitions awaiting filing totaled 856,662 across categories in June 2026.Checked against USCIS…

Vienna Airport Transit Visa: Who Needs One (2026)

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Cuba Rolls Out New e-Visa Portal, Entry Rules for Canadians – Open Jaw

Democrats Call for Major Immigration Reforms and Seek GOP Partnership in 2027

At a glanceReviewed November 12, 2026She said two senators, one from each party, were interested; she did not identify them.Escobar said she hopes further immigration legislation can follow in 2028.Checked…

Cuba launches new E-Visa portal to streamline visitor process – TravelPress

Cuba Launches E-Visa Portal and Sets Out Entry Requirements for Canada Travelers

At a glanceReviewed November 12, 2026The tourist visa allows one entry within one year of issuance.Visitors may seek an extension for a maximum stay of 180 days.The online application supports…

Ireland Extends UK Visa Waiver for Indians Until December 2026: Check Eligibility and Travel Rules – IndianEagle

Thailand Expands Airport eGate Access as Asia’s Travel Clearance Rules Diverge

Thailand has expanded automated immigration arrival gates to eligible repeat visitors from 33 countries and territories, according to an official update issued on 11 November 2026. Singapore permits all first-time…

Thailand Tourism Ministry Proposed 15-Day Visa Waiver for Three Countries Ahead of Nov. 9 Meeting

At a glanceReviewed November 12, 2026Thailand’s revised visa measures took effect on 15 September 2026.Uzbek e-Visa applications are routed through the Royal Thai Embassy in Russia. Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism…

Dubai visa rules have changed: 9 major updates you need to know in 2026 – Time Out Dubai

Vargas Bill Would Expand Naturalization Interviews for Deported Veterans

At a glanceReviewed November 12, 2026A November 2021 policy already allowed interviews at ports of entry.Veterans with violent-crime convictions would be ineligible under the separate Senate package.Checked against vargas.house.gov Rep.…

India rationalises visa rules to boost tourist arrivals, medical tourism and foreign student – BusinessLine