What is a Visa Expiry Date? A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Your Visa Timeline
You’re living abroad, thriving in your routine, when a notification pops up on your phone. Your visa expires in seven […] The post What is a Visa Expiry Date? A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Your Visa Timeline appeared first on The Migration.
Federal Court Blocks Significant Pieces of Administration’s Sweeping Immigration Appeals Rule That Eliminates Meaningful Judicial Review
Order Halts Implementation of Dangerous Steps that Would Have Dismantled Safeguards at the Board of Immigration Appeals Washington, D.C. — The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued an order late last night in Amica Center for Immigrant Rights et al. v. Executive Office for Immigration Review et al., blocking significant pieces of […] The post Federal Court Blocks Significant Pieces of Administration’s Sweeping Immigration Appeals Rule That Eliminates Meaningful Judicial R
Risk of Interfiling on a Child’s CSPA Eligibility
Each month, in anticipation of the release of the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin, many individuals with pending applications for adjustment of status consider whether to transfer the underlying basis of a pending adjustment of status application, commonly known as “interfiling,” as explained...The post Risk of Interfiling on a Child’s CSPA Eligibility appeared first on Murthy Law Firm | U.S Immigration Law.
Guidance: Egypt: country policy and information notes
Guidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
Immigration roundup podcast: February 2026
In the February round up, Jasmine and Barry discuss the Home Office’s new pilot for children’s asylum claims and dig into the latest immigration statistics. They cover some crucial advice for clients, including what to do if you’re refused entry at the UK border, whether you can apply for settlement early to avoid the new […]
Canada Launches New TR to PR Pathway for Temporary Residents – Apply Now!
Canada Launches New TR to PR Pathway for Temporary Residents – Apply Now! HIGHLIGHTS: CANADA ANNOUNCES ONE-TIME TR TO PR PATHWAY FOR 33,000 TEMPORARY FOREIGN WORKERS * Canada launched a new TR-to-PR pathway for 33,000 foreign workers currently residing in the country. * Canadian Immigration Minist...Read More »The post Canada Launches New TR to PR Pathway for Temporary Residents – Apply Now! appeared first on .
South Korea Expands Visas for Foreign Talent – Check Your Eligibility Now!
South Korea Expands Visas for Foreign Talent – Check Your Eligibility Now! HIGHLIGHTS: SOUTH KOREA INTRODUCES NEW VISA PATHWAYS FOR SKILLED PROFESSIONALS * South Korea announces new immigration pathways for high-tech professionals on March 3, 2026. * Under the updated visa policies, South Korea aim...Read More »The post South Korea Expands Visas for Foreign Talent – Check Your Eligibility Now! appeared first on .
Statement of changes HC 1691: changes for refugees, skilled workers, children and more
A new statement of changes was published yesterday spanning a whole range of changes big and small across many different categories, including refugees, skilled workers, children settling under Part 8, Part Suitability, BN(O) and English language for settlement applications. Many of our readers, both practitioners and migrants, will have been checking the news anxiously for […]
Guidance: Sponsor a Skilled Worker
Guidance for sponsors on sponsoring a Skilled Worker.
Guidance: Victims of domestic abuse: caseworker guidance
Immigration staff guidance for considering applications from people who have been victims of domestic abuse.
Express Entry competition continues to ease
Top-scoring profiles in Canada’s Express Entry pool continue to drop to their lowest levels in recent years, as larger, consistent draws help ease overall competition among candidates. Based on recent pool composition data and the run of draws that have taken place between March 2 and 5, the number of profiles in the 501-600 scoring […] The post Express Entry competition continues to ease first appeared on CIC News.
Guidance: Immigration Rules archive: 8 January 2026 to 4 March 2026
Immigration Rules archive for 8 January 2026 to 4 March 2026.
India–Finland Signed Mobility MoU: New Opportunities for Indian Students and Professionals
India–Finland Signed Mobility MoU: New Opportunities for Indian Students and Professionals HIGHLIGHTS: INDIA–FINLAND MOBILITY AGREEMENT OPENS NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS * India and Finland plan to double bilateral trade to $2.6 billion within the next five years. * A Migration and Mobility Pa...Read More »The post India–Finland Signed Mobility MoU: New Opportunities for Indian Students and Professionals appeared first on .
Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw for 250 Senior Managers with lowest CRS score – Check Your Eligibility!
Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw for 250 Senior Managers with lowest CRS score – Check Your Eligibility! HIGHLIGHTS: CANADA’S FIRST EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW FOR SENIOR MANAGERS ISSUES 250 ITAS * IRCC conducted the first Express Entry draw for senior managers with Canadian work experience on March 05, 2026. * The new category-based Ex...Read More »The post Canada Holds First Express Entry Draw for 250 Senior Managers with lowest CRS score – Check Your Eligibility! appeared first on .
BREAKING: DHS Leadership Change Announced
BREAKING: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem will step down from her role. President Trump announced Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as the nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, with the transition expected later this month. Immigration stakeholders should watch closely, as leadership changes at DHS...The post BREAKING: DHS Leadership Change Announced appeared first on Murthy Law Firm | U.S Immigration Law.
Canada holds first Express Entry draw under new category
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has issued more invitations to apply (ITA) through the Express Entry system. The immigration department issued 250 ITAs in a draw for candidates in the Senior Managers with Canadian Work Experience. To be considered in this draw, candidates needed to have A minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of […] The post Canada holds first Express Entry draw under new category first appeared on CIC News.
Guidance: UK visa requirements: list for carriers
Information for international carriers about visa requirements for passengers travelling to the UK.
New Form I-129 and What it Means for H1B Cap Registration
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released an updated edition of Form I-129, dated 02/27/26, which will be the only accepted version beginning 01.Apr.2026. The new edition includes significant changes to the H Classification Supplement that employers and practitioners should understand, particularly as...The post New Form I-129 and What it Means for H1B Cap Registration appeared first on Murthy Law Firm | U.S Immigration Law.
Migration Advisory Committee call for evidence on Global Talent and Innovator Founder visas
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. We’ve seen repeated amendments over the last few years and the effect has been to make it harder to get these types of visas. Is […]
The sectors and occupations Nova Scotia is prioritizing for permanent residence under rural federal pilot
Pictou County has released the sectors and occupations it will be prioritizing for permanent residence (PR) under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) in 2026. This year, Pictou County—situated in northern Nova Scotia along the Northumberland Strait—is prioritizing an additional sector and 14 new occupations. Assess your eligibility for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot To […] The post The sectors and occupations Nova Scotia is prioritizing for permanent residence under rural f
Court of Appeal refuses permission in late appeal by child sex offender
In R (On the Application Of Barot & Anor) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 218, two married international students rather optimistically applied for judicial review of refusal of their applications for leave as graduate students where one of them had been convicted of a child sex offence and sentenced […]
Extended deadline for Senior Legal Officer role
Job title: Senior Legal Officer Organisation: Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA) Location: Hybrid. Primarily remote with one weekly hub day in London. Working arrangements may change. Deadline: 9 March 2026 at 23:30 Contract: Permanent Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum Contact: [email protected] Website: ilpa.org.uk About ILPA: The Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA) is the leading professional membership body for practitioners working in […]
Ireland Offers ₹75 Lakh Scholarships for Indian Students – Apply Now!
Ireland Offers ₹75 Lakh Scholarships for Indian Students – Apply Now! HIGHLIGHTS: IRELAND TO SPONSOR ₹75 LAKH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIAN STUDENTS * The state-funded National College of Ireland (NCI) has decided to offer a scholarship of ₹75 Lakh to Indian postgraduate students. * The announce...Read More »The post Ireland Offers ₹75 Lakh Scholarships for Indian Students – Apply Now! appeared first on .
Guidance: Asylum accommodation requests: caseworker guidance
Immigration staff guidance on the allocation of non-detained asylum accommodation.
Guidance: Conditions of support: caseworker guidance
Immigration staff guidance on conditions that can affect asylum support such as breaches, antisocial behaviour, racist incidents and overpayment.