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California billionaire tax heads to the November ballot as Governor Newsom rejects compromise
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California billionaire tax heads to the November ballot as Governor Newsom rejects compromise

A proposed one-off 5% wealth tax on roughly 200 California billionaires has qualified for the November 2026 ballot; Governor Newsom has rejected…

23 June 2026

American employment sponsorship: why an employment green card takes a decade
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American employment sponsorship: why an employment green card takes a decade

US employment sponsorship via an employment-based green card can take 3 to more than 15 years. An analysis of the PERM, EB-2…

9 June 2026

Trump signs executive order requiring banks to tighten nationality checks on customers
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Trump signs executive order requiring banks to tighten nationality checks on customers

President Trump signed an executive order on 19 May 2026 requiring US banks to screen for signs of unlawful status when customers…

21 May 2026

United States Visa Bulletin June 2026
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United States Visa Bulletin June 2026

The US Department of State has released the June 2026 Visa Bulletin, with EB-2 and EB-1 India retrogressing significantly while EB-5 Unreserved…

15 May 2026

United States waives visa bond for 2026 World Cup fans with valid tickets
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United States waives visa bond for 2026 World Cup fans with valid tickets

The US Department of State is waiving the visa bond of up to US$15,000 for World Cup 2026 fans with tickets who…

14 May 2026

United States prepares new regulations for H-1B visas and international students
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United States prepares new regulations for H-1B visas and international students

The United States is preparing 2 new rules limiting international students' stay to 4 years and raising the prevailing wage for H-1B…

12 May 2026

United States revokes passports of parents owing child support
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United States revokes passports of parents owing child support

The US Department of State has begun revoking the passports of 2,700 parents owing US$100,000 or more in child support, and will…

11 May 2026

May 2026 US Visa Bulletin
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May 2026 US Visa Bulletin

The US Department of State has released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin, with several dates advancing significantly in the family and employment…

25 April 2026

EB-5 applications surge in 2025
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EB-5 applications surge in 2025

EB-5 applications through regional centres rose 38% in fiscal year 2025, reaching 6,307, while the denial rate for direct investment reached 58%,…

4 April 2026

10 tips for success in your United States immigration interview
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10 tips for success in your United States immigration interview

10 practical tips for a successful US immigration interview: from preparing documents and practising answers to dress and mistakes to avoid. Applicable…

28 March 2026

United States Visa Bulletin for April 2026
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United States Visa Bulletin for April 2026

The US Department of State's April 2026 Visa Bulletin updates the final action dates and filing dates for family, employment and DV-2026…

20 March 2026

Visa-free travel faces privacy concerns
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Visa-free travel faces privacy concerns

The United States is requiring Visa Waiver Program partners to sign an Enhanced Border Security Agreement, granting access to biometric data on…

19 March 2026

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