Posts published in “North America”

Canada Welcomed 88,000+ Students Between January to June 2025: A Closer Look at Immigration Updates and Travel Implications

Visas & Travels - 27 August 2025

Canada Welcomed 88,000+ Students Between January to June 2025: A Closer Look at Immigration Updates and Travel Implications

Similarly, there were 125,903 fewer new temporary workers entering Canada during the same timeframe compared to 2024.

According to recent data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), there has been a decline in new study permit…

Major U.S. Visa Update: Interview Waivers Ending for Most Nonimmigrant Visas Starting September 2, 2025

Visas & Travels - 26 August 2025

Major U.S. Visa Update: Interview Waivers Ending for Most Nonimmigrant Visas Starting September 2, 2025

End of Dropbox for Most Visas: Previously, eligible applicants could renew visas without an in-person interview if their prior visa expired within 12 months (or 48 months in some cases).

Attention travelers, students, and professionals! The U.S. Department of State has announced a significant change to nonimmigrant visa processing that…

U.S. Suspends Visas for International Truck Drivers Amid Safety, Economic Debate

Visas & Travels - 22 August 2025

U.S. Suspends Visas for International Truck Drivers Amid Safety, Economic Debate

The U.S. trucking industry has long relied on foreign-born drivers to address a chronic driver shortage, estimated by the American Trucking Association (ATA) at approximately 60,000 drivers.

On August 21, 2025, the Trump administration announced an immediate pause on issuing worker visas for foreign commercial truck drivers,…

U.S. State Department Launches Extensive Screening of 55 Million Visa Holders

Visas & Travels - 22 August 2025

U.S. State Department Launches Extensive Screening of 55 Million Visa Holders

Those currently in the U.S. on temporary visas—such as the 3.6 million reported by the Department of Homeland Security last year—face the risk of abrupt visa revocation and deportation if flagged during vetting.

The U.S. Department of State has announced a sweeping initiative to review the records of more than 55 million foreigners…

Dreams Revoked: US Department of State Cancels 6,000 International Student Visas

Visas & Travels - 19 August 2025

Dreams Revoked: US Department of State Cancels 6,000 International Student Visas

The Trump administration’s focus on elite universities, accused of “tolerating anti-Semitism” and “left-leaning” bias, extended beyond visas.

The autumn air hung heavy with uncertainty as the news broke on August 18, 2025, like a thunderclap over the…

Understanding the New U.S. Visa Integrity Fee: What Travelers Need to Know

Visas & Travels - 19 July 2025

Understanding the New U.S. Visa Integrity Fee: What Travelers Need to Know

The Visa Integrity Fee represents a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy, aiming to strengthen compliance while increasing costs for nonimmigrant visa applicants.

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R.1) into law, introducing a new…

Invitation to Apply: Parents and Grandparents Program Canada 2025

Visas & Travels - 16 July 2025

Invitation to Apply: Parents and Grandparents Program Canada 2025

Those who are not invited this year may consider having their parents or grandparents apply for a super visa, which is a multiple-entry visa that is valid for up to 10 years.

As announced earlier in 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will accept up to 10,000 complete applications for sponsorship…