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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…
U.S. Visa Overhaul Forces Students and Workers to Rethink F-1 J-1 H-1B Plans
The U.S. is tightening immigration pathways for students and professionals through increased vetting and new wage-based selection criteria. Key changes…
Extend H-1B Visa Beyond Six-Year Limit with Green Card Steps
New H-1B rules for 2025-2026 emphasize merit-based selection and higher fees. Workers nearing their six-year limit must rely on AC21…
Vietnam to Expand Unilateral Visa Waivers to Attract High-Quality Tourists
The Vietnamese government has directed ministries to expand visa waivers and simplify entry procedures to hit a 2026 target of…
Express Entry IRCC Backlog Reaches Highest Level in Three Years
Canada and the U.S. are grappling with rising immigration backlogs. IRCC reported a 32% backlog in Express Entry, while the…
As Visa-Free Chinese Tourism Begins, Russians Reluctantly Welcome the Influx
Russia and China have launched a mutual 30-day visa-free entry regime effective through September 2026. The policy targets a surge…