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US Immigration News

Sep 12, 2026Legal migrationUSA Today

Green cards for couples are slowing down as visa interviews pause worldwide

Immigrant visa interviews are paused at US embassies during a new applicant-screening training rollout; couples face lengthening waits.

Sep 11, 2026Student visasWAMC

New F-1 student visa rules take effect: fixed stays, tighter timelines

Schools are advising international students on the end of "duration of status" — fixed admission periods, USCIS extensions, and a shorter post-OPT grace period.

Sep 9, 2026Legal migrationReuters

US resumes immigrant visa processing for Hungary and Poland; pause remains elsewhere

Processing restarts in two countries while the wider 75-country immigrant visa suspension and social-media vetting continue.

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International Immigration News

Aug 2026Student visasICEF Monitor

Big Four study destinations lose ground as students look to Asia and Europe

Restrictive settings in the US, UK, Canada and Australia keep depressing international enrolments; interest rises in Asian and European destinations.

Jul 2026Student visasICEF Monitor

Australia hikes student visa fee to AU$2,500 — up 285% since 2022

Australia now charges far more than the US, UK, Canada or New Zealand for student visa applications, rattling its education sector.

2026Legal migrationEuropean Commission

Germany plans "Work-and-Stay Agency" to fast-track skilled worker visas

Berlin moves to centralise visa and residence procedures for foreign professionals as 300,000+ third-country nationals hold employment permits.

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EU Blue Card, skilled-worker programs and talent mobility worldwide.

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Study visas and post-study work rules in the UK, Canada, Australia and beyond.

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Note: News summaries are for general information only and are not legal advice. Immigration rules change often — always confirm with official sources (USCIS, U.S. Department of State, or the relevant country's immigration authority) or a qualified immigration attorney before acting.