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China Says Visa-Free Entry for Canadians Not Yet Final After Mark Carney Visit

While Canada announced a deal for visa-free travel to China, Beijing clarifies the policy is not yet finalized. Travelers are…

Brazil Grants Visa Exemptions for Chinese Nationals Short Stays Lula Silva

Brazil is introducing visa-free entry for Chinese nationals for stays of up to 30 days. This reciprocal agreement, announced by…

IRCC Updates Express Entry CEC January 21 2026 Processing Times

Recent January 2026 updates highlight faster processing for Canada's CEC pathway and new exemptions for graduate students regarding study permit…

Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio Misses United Nations Security Council Over Visa

Colombian Foreign Minister Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio's U.S. visa remains pending, preventing her attendance at an upcoming UN Security Council meeting.…

Hiring of Filipino Nurses Slows Amid Visa Processing and Visa Retrogression

For Filipino nurses in 2026, navigating the U.S. visa process involves managing retrogression and frequent Requests for Evidence (RFEs). An…

Kazakhstan, France, Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (epca)

Kazakhstan is working to ease Schengen visa rules through new negotiations with France, targeting lower fees and less paperwork. Conversely,…

U.S. Rule Shifts Artificial Intelligence (ai), H-1B Visas, Tech Careers

DHS is replacing the random H-1B lottery with a wage-level weighted selection process for FY 2027. This change, effective February…

Greek Golden Visa Backlog 10,613 Applications Unresolved

Greece has announced legislative reforms to its Golden Visa program to address an 10,613-application backlog. The primary change ensures residency…