I was struck by a recent article in Christianity Today, The Trump-Era Laughter at Immigrant Suffering Is Deforming Our Souls, by Russell Moore. The article discusses the “funny” memes, songs, and jokes posted by the White House and DHS,
Active Investor Plus visa: Build to Rent investment option to be added
New Zealand: On 9 September 2026, the New Zealand Government announced that eligible Build to Rent developments will become an acceptable investment option under the Growth category for New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus (‘AIP) visa (aka golden visa).
U.S. District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction of DHS’s Duration of Status Framework Rule
Quick Hits
- On July 17, 2026, DHS published a final rule—scheduled to take effect on September 15, 2026—that would end the longstanding duration of status framework for F, J, and I visa holders.
- A U.S. district court found that the
Canada Gives Work Permit Holders More Flexibility to Take Short-Term Courses
Canada has introduced a temporary policy that gives eligible work permit holders more flexibility to complete short-term education or training without applying for a study permit.
The policy took effect on September 4, 2026, and is expected to remain in
Free Movement Weekly Immigration Newsletter #136
Welcome to the weekly Free Movement newsletter!UNHCR has published its observations on the Immigration and Asylum Bill, making recommendations and raising a number of concerns. One is that there is no detail in the bill on the ‘structure, operation and applicable safeguards’ of
15 Crew Members From Viking Mars and Norwegian Escape Deported From Port of Boston
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently deported at least fifteen non-U.S. crew members from two cruise ships in Boston.
CBP agents abducted five crew members from the Viking Mars when the Viking cruise ship was in Boston on September
Break in continuous lawful residence costs student his postgraduate funding
The High Court has dismissed a judicial review challenge brought by a student who was refused postgraduate student finance due to a gap in his lawful residence history. In R (on the application of Glory Osarenren Otabor) v Student Loans
The Fourth Circuit Breaks with Pickering: Why Yanez Piedra v. Blanche Matters for Vacated Convictions
For more than two decades, the Board of Immigration Appeals has treated some vacated criminal convictions as continuing to exist for immigration purposes. Under Matter of Pickering, 23 I&N Dec. 621 (BIA 2003), the critical question was why the
Home Office Updates Sponsor Guidance: What the New SMS Security Reforms Mean for UK Sponsors
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What Independent Schools Should Know about New Changes to F-1 International Student Regulations
UPDATE 9/15/26: Federal Court Blocks Implementation of DHS Final Rule Eliminating Duration of Status (For Now)
A federal court has enjoined the implementation of DHS’ final rule eliminating duration of status for F-1 international students and making other program changes,