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The UK government has launched a new campaign targeting international students, warning them that overstaying visas or making weak asylum claims could lead to removal from the country. The Home Office says the move is in response to what it calls an “alarming” rise in the number of students who legally enter the UK on study visas but later seek …

On September 17, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) shared a notice about the new 2025 naturalization civics test. This updated test will check how well applicants understand U.S. history and government. The new change is part of USCIS’s work to make the citizenship process fair and strong. Recent updates from USCIS include: Stronger background checks for applicants Closer reviews …

The Ministry of Justice announced on the 23rd the launch of the K-STAR Visa Track, an expanded and revised version of the existing fast-track program for overseas talent. This initiative aims to attract more outstanding international students and researchers to Korea. The original system, in place since January 2023, was designed for foreigners who completed master’s or doctoral degrees at …

Under Labour’s latest proposals, announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood at the Labour Party conference, the rules around ILR are set to change significantly. The UK’s Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) allows migrants to live, work, and study permanently after meeting certain residency requirements. Key Changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain Currently, migrants can apply for ILR after five years …

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), also known as settlement, allows a person to stay in the UK without time restrictions. It provides the right to live, work, and study, and can also lead to British citizenship. Most applicants qualify through 10 years of continuous lawful residence, through family visas, private (study or work) life visas, and the EU Settlement Scheme …

Occupation codeJob types included on the temporary shortage listStandard rateLower rate1243Managers in logistics£44,900 (£23.03 per hour)£37,300 (£19.13 per hour)1258Directors in consultancy services£70,100 (£35.95 per hour)£44,600 (£22.87 per hour)3111Laboratory technicians£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)3112Electrical and electronics technicians£39,300 (£20.15 per hour)£30,800 (£15.79 per hour)3113Engineering technicians£42,500 (£21.79 per hour)£34,700 (£17.79 per hour)3114Building and civil engineering technicians£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)£27,900 (£14.31 per …

The UK government has announced a major update to its immigration system, introducing stricter requirements for migrants and visa applicants. These new Immigration Rules, which will come into effect from 8 January 2026, are part of the government’s broader plan to reduce migration numbers while continuing to attract top global talent. Higher English Language Requirements One of the biggest changes …

Italy has officially approved the Decreto Flussi 2026-2028, a comprehensive plan outlining how 497,550 foreign workers will be admitted to the country over the next three years. Announced in the Official Journal on October 15, 2025, this new decree defines employment quotas, sectoral needs, and procedural rules for the entry of non-EU citizens, both seasonal and non-seasonal. This Canadian immigration …

The Henley Passport Index has released the latest passport index report, which represents a mindblowing shift in the way passport strength shifts. For the first time in two decades, the U.S. passport has fallen out of the world’s Top 10 most powerful travel documents. Once ranked No.1 in 2014, it now sits at No.12, tied with Malaysia. Meanwhile, Singapore, South …

By Joey Barnett Overview of Form I-956G Requirement As the end of the 2025 federal fiscal year (September 30, 2025) approaches, all EB-5 Regional Centers designated before that date are required to file Form I-956G, Regional Center Annual Statement, for fiscal year 2025. This filing is due no later than December 29, 2025, as mandated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration …