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visa policy
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The Insightful Immigration Blog
Court Strikes Down 75-Country Immigrant-Visa Ban as Unlawful Nationality Discrimination
By Cyrus D. Mehta & Damira Zhanatova
By Cyrus Mehta and Damira Zhanatova* On January 14, 2026, the Department of State announced that, effective January 21, 2026, it was pausing immigrant visa issuance to nationals of 75…
JURIST
Marco Rubio announces visa restriction policy targeting members of ‘far-left terrorist’ groups
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday a new visa restriction policy barring foreign nationals affiliated with what the administration describes as “far-left terrorist” organizations from entering the US.…
Knowledge Centre
Changes to the Hong Kong BN(O) Adult Child Visa Route
The post Changes to the Hong Kong BN(O) Adult Child Visa Route appeared first on Richmond Chambers.
Immigration Law Blog - Kingsley Napley
Migration Advisory Committee Reviews the Global Talent and Innovator Founder Routes – Have Your Say
By Publisher
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) wants to know what needs to change for the UK to be competitive about attracting Global Talent. The MAC has launched a call for evidence…
Free Movement Articles
Earned settlement: retrospective change is wrong but prospective change is even worse
By Colin Yeo
Applying the new earned settlement rules retrospectively to migrants already here is wrong. People came to the UK under a specific set of rules and made life-altering decisions on that…
Duane Morris Immigration Law
Visa Revocations: Identifying Risk Factors and Preparing for Your Next Visa Interview
If you hold a U.S. visa — or are planning to apply for one — you may have heard that the number of visa revocations has surged dramatically. The State…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Significant Forward Movement in April 2026 Visa Bulletin
The U.S. Department of State’s April 2026 Visa Bulletin shows significant advancement for most countries and preference categories. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will continue to accept employment-based adjustment…
The Insightful Immigration Blog
New Fields in Form I-129 for H-1B Classification Need to Sync with Appropriate Wage Levels in the Lottery and Labor Condition Application
By Cyrus D. Mehta and Kaitlyn Box* On February 27, 2026, USCIS published a new edition of Form I-129, which it will accept exclusively beginning April 1, 2026. The new…
Free Movement Articles
Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence on Global Talent and Innovator Founder visas
By Colin Yeo
The government’s Migration Advisory Committee is looking at how well or otherwise the current visa routes for unsponsored highly skilled individuals work. Many immigration specialists say they basically don’t work.…
JURIST
Nicaragua removes visa-free entry for Cubans amid US pressure
Nicaragua ended visa-free travel for Cuban citizens on Sunday, cutting off a previous pathway for Cubans seeking to enter the US. The order requires Cuban citizens to now carry more…