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Shura Council to Review Unemployment Insurance Fund Accounts and Cap Bill
The Shura Council will review the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s audited 2023 accounts showing a BD54.4 million surplus and debate a…
US to Begin Social Media Screening for H-1B and H-4 on Dec-15
Effective Dec. 15, 2025, U.S. consulates will screen social media for all H-1B and H-4 applicants. Applicants must make accounts…
Arizona Sues Trump Administration Over $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
On Dec. 13, 2025, multiple states sued to halt a Presidential Proclamation that imposes a $100,000 fee on H-1B entry…
Canada’s Digital Visa Pilot Could Speed Airport Clearances
Canada's IRCC is testing a digital visitor visa pilot for invited Moroccan nationals who will receive both a smartphone credential…
Facing CBP at U.S. Ports: Honest, Brief Answers for B-1/B-2 Visitors
A successful B-1/B-2 entry relies on a short, consistent trip story and supporting documents like a return ticket and host…
UK ETA Enters Full Effect in February 2026 for Visa-Free Travelers
Starting February 25, 2026, many visa-free travelers must obtain a £16 ETA before boarding. Valid two years or until passport…
US Immigration 2026: Visa-by-Visa Rules, Delays, and Prep Requirements
H-1B statutes remain, but 2026 brings tighter enforcement: more RFEs, site visits, slower processing (3–5 months average), and consular delays.…
IFCN Condemns U.S. H-1B Visa Crackdown on Fact-Checkers
IFCN criticized a Dec. 2, 2025 State Department memo instructing consular officers to deny H-1B visas for work deemed “free…