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Canada’s C-2 Immigration Bill Could Cancel or Suspend Applications
Bill C-2 would expand CBSA and ministerial powers to cancel immigration files without notice, add a one-year refugee filing deadline…
Czech Permanent Residency for Indian Nationals: A 5-Year Path
Third‑country nationals in Czechia, including Indians, can apply for Permanent Residence after five continuous years. Requirements include B1 Czech, stable…
Dubai Couple Denied US Tourist Visa Under 214(b) Despite Strong Travel
Despite strong travel and UAE employment, a Dubai-based Indian couple was denied a U.S. B2 visa under Section 214(b). Officers…
Two-Minute 214(b) Denial: Lessons from a Kerala B1/B2 Case
A Kerala software developer’s B1/B2 visa was denied under Section 214(b) after she omitted a Seychelles trip on her DS-160,…
State Department Rule Adds $1 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Fee
A $1 registration fee for the Diversity Visa lottery will take effect September 16, 2025, implemented 30 days later. Collected…
Birth Certificate No Longer Proves U.S. Citizenship Under EO
After a June 2025 Supreme Court decision, an executive order limiting federal recognition of birthright citizenship began in 28 states.…
New U.S. NIV Rules Sept 2025: Interviews Mandatory in Home Country
In September 2025 the State Department mandated in-person interviews at applicants' country-of-nationality or legal-residence posts, ending most Dropbox waivers and…
Alberta Adds Citizenship Marker to Driver’s Licences, Fall 2026
Alberta will add a “CAN” citizenship marker and health care numbers to driver’s licences and provincial IDs beginning Fall 2026.…