The Supreme Court new term 2026 has opened with a series of major cases that could reshape U.S. law on immigration, gun rights, religious freedom and voting. The nine justices began the new term on October 5, 2026, with several disputes already scheduled for arguments and additional challenges to President Donald Trump’s policies potentially reaching…
The H-1B visa crackdown in the United States could intensify this week as federal officials signal increased scrutiny of employers using foreign-worker visa programmes. U.S. Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito recently said there was a “big week ahead” on the foreign-labor visa front while emphasizing the administration’s focus on American jobs and American…
The United States has expanded its US visa bond programme to cover nationals of 50 countries seeking certain B-1/B-2 visitor visas. Eligible applicants from the designated countries may be required to post a refundable bond of $10,000, $15,000 or $20,000 before a visa can be issued. For Indian travellers, however, there is an important distinction:…
New Zealand has introduced a major change to the Parent Resident Visa EOI selection process, replacing the previous fully random selection model with a hybrid system from 5 October 2026. Under the new system, approximately 90% of eligible Expressions of Interest (EOIs) will be selected according to the date they were submitted, while the remaining…
The US Visa October Bulletin 2026 marks the beginning of fiscal year 2027 and brings an important change for Indian employment-based green card applicants: visa availability has resumed after the EB-2 India category reached its annual limit during fiscal year 2026. However, the restart does not mean the long-standing Indian green card backlog has disappeared….
Ontario’s private career college sector is facing renewed scrutiny after government inspections raised serious questions about student participation, academic integrity and the use of public financial aid at three Academy of Learning locations. Court records reviewed in a judicial review case allege that some students appeared to complete entire courses unusually quickly, while inspectors also…
October 2026 brings a wide range of changes for residents, workers, newcomers, students, drivers, homeowners, investors and businesses across Canada’s two most populous western and central provinces. This guide combines the major developments covered in the new laws in Ontario and British Columbia October 2026 updates, including changes to minimum wages, driving licences, taxes, healthcare,…
Canada college closures can turn an ordinary semester into a financial and academic crisis overnight. Tuition may already have been paid, classes may suddenly stop, transcripts may become difficult to obtain, and international students may also have to worry about their study permit and immigration status. A sudden college closure can leave students facing far…
The US visa wait time for Indians reached a weighted average of 346 days for visitor-visa interviews in fiscal year 2025, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO). The figure is more than eight times India’s pre-pandemic average of 42 days in fiscal year 2019. However, the 346-day figure is…
Canada has opened October 2026 with a major category-based selection through Express Entry, inviting 3,500 candidates to apply for permanent residence under the Trades Occupations category. The October 1 Express Entry draw was conducted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) as draw number 447. Candidates needed a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of…
