IRCC Cuts Backlog, Yet Permanent Residence Inventory Tops 1 Million as Service Standards Slip
IRCC reduces total backlog to 941,400 by early 2026, but permanent residence delays rise as staffing cuts pressure…
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Texas Federal Court Vacates IRS Rule Targeting 831(b) Micro-Captive Tax Shelters
Texas court vacates IRS listed transaction rule for 831(b) micro-captives but keeps disclosure rules for transactions of interest…
EU Tightens Rules for Brits Traveling with Pets, Requires Animal Health Certificate
Great Britain residents traveling with pets to the EU must now use an Animal Health Certificate instead of…
Singapore Police Force and Immigration Authority Warn of Social Media Scam Targeting PR Applicants
Singapore authorities warned that scammers are targeting Permanent Residency applicants through social media. Fake fees, forged documents, and…
Trump Administration Intensifies Surprise Site Checks on 100,000 OPT Students
The Trump administration expands OPT oversight with unannounced residence visits and stricter 2026 reporting rules to protect the…
Biometric Fingerprinting Loophole Lets Aussies with UK Passports Skip Scans in Greece
Greece exempts British passport holders from EU biometric EES checks, creating a loophole for dual Australian-UK nationals at…
Ryanair Warns It May Cut All Portugal Flights as Passport Queues Jam Airports
Ryanair threatens to axe all Portugal flights from May 1, 2026, due to excessive passport queues at LIS…
Newfoundland and Labrador Holds Third 2026 Nominee Draw with Enhanced Expression of Interest
Newfoundland and Labrador issued 210 immigration invitations on April 13, 2026, targeting skilled workers to meet provincial labour…
Trump Administration Reviews Biden Era Green Cards to Revoke them
USCIS is re-reviewing Green Cards granted since 2021 to nationals of 39 high-risk countries, citing security concerns and…