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USCIS Raises Premium Processing Fees to $1,780 (March 2026)

Effective March 1, 2026, USCIS will raise premium processing fees for Form I-907 to combat inflation. This service offers 15-day…

US Immigration Reforms Reshape Indian Tech Visas Amid Vetting Push

The U.S. has introduced the Gold Card program for elite talent alongside mandatory social media vetting for H-1B holders. Effective…

Kentucky Debates Laws to Bar Immigrant Citizens from Office

Kentucky lawmakers have filed bills to restrict state and local office eligibility to natural-born U.S. citizens. HB 186 impacts local…

Trump Delays $50 Million in NC Road Funds Over Immigrant CDL Issues

Federal authorities are threatening to withhold $50 million from North Carolina due to illegal commercial license issuance to undocumented immigrants.…

US Embassy in Dushanbe Confirms Green Card Lottery Suspension

The U.S. has indefinitely suspended the Green Card Lottery (Diversity Visa) program as of January 2026. Citing national security concerns,…

Kyrgyz Official Sees High Barriers in U.S. Visa Bond Policy

Kyrgyzstan may end visa-free travel for Americans after the U.S. introduced mandatory bonds of $5,000 to $15,000 for Kyrgyz visitors.…

U.S. Consulate Warns B1/B2 Visa Holders of Unauthorized Employment Risks

The U.S. Consulate Mumbai warns B1/B2 visitors against unauthorized work. Legal defenses focus on defining activities as permissible business consultations…

Canada Pauses PGP Sponsorship in 2026; Super Visa Remains Open

IRCC has paused new PGP sponsorship applications for 2026 to manage inventory under the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan. Only 10,000…