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Indian consular posts in Canada have resumed accepting employment visa applications. Applicants must now obtain pre-approval before submitting their original passports. Biometric enrollment is mandatory, and postal applications are no longer accepted. This resumption is specifically for employment visas for Canadian nationals. Other visa categories remain subject to separate confirmation.

Nations worldwide are enacting stricter travel rules to curb disease spread. India launched an online health declaration portal for international arrivals. Canada has barred travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo and suspended visas. Gulf countries and Israel have also imposed entry bans and quarantine measures. Other nations are enhancing…

US Homeland Security is proposing stricter rules for the EB-5 investor visa program, aiming to boost oversight and integrity. The plan includes a higher investment threshold of $1.4 million for projects in high-employment areas, up from $1.05 million. These changes, stemming from the 2022 reform law, will undergo a 60-day…

The UK has extended the validity of expired Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) for accessing immigration services until December 31, 2026, and December 31, 2030, respectively. These extensions are part of the country's transition to a fully digital immigration system, phasing out physical documents. However, certain…

France has eased its EU Blue Card rules for skilled foreign workers. Professionals with three years of experience can now qualify without a degree for certain jobs. Employment contracts can be as short as six months. Existing EU Blue Card holders can move to France more easily. New provisions allow…

Vietnam will implement a new health declaration rule for all international travellers starting July 1, 2026. This measure aims to track infectious disease threats. The Ministry of Health will determine specific diseases and enforcement dates based on global trends. A pilot program is already underway at Tan Son Nhat International…

Immigration attorneys say the rollout has created confusion because the administration framed the policy as a sweeping overhaul while the internal USCIS memo appears more discretionary

Travellers planning summer trips to Europe’s Schengen Area may face delays in securing visa appointments as demand rises between May and August. The advisory also warned of possible airport delays linked to Europe’s new Entry Exit System and temporary border checks in several countries. Travellers and businesses have been advised…

Big Tech lawyers are warning employees not to leave the US, or they could face major delays re-entering.