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United States | DHS to publish interim final rule ending most automatic EAD extensions, public comment submission open through Dec. 1

The Department of Homeland Security announced an interim final rule (IFR) scheduled to be published tomorrow in the Federal Register…

October 29, 2025 Read More

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United States | Reminder: USCIS only accepting electronic payments for paper-filed forms, latest fee schedule published with new additions

Effective Oct. 28, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services now requires electronic payments for all paper-filed immigration forms.…

October 29, 2025 Read More

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United States | DHS issues final rule with request for comments expanding biometric collection at US borders, effective Dec. 26

The Department of Homeland Security published a final rule Oct. 27 that provides, effective Dec. 26, 2025, that “DHS may…

October 28, 2025 Read More

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United States | Global visa wait times as of Oct. 22: Toronto and Ottawa B-1/B-2 visa wait times continue to lag

The State Department updated global visa wait times on Oct. 22, 2025. The average wait times reported do not guarantee…

October 28, 2025 Read More