If you’re planning to study in the UK or are already on a student visa, you might want to pay close attention, big changes are coming. From January 2027, the UK government will shorten the Graduate visa stay for international students from two years to 18 months, part of a wider move to tighten migration […]
Saudi Arabia has announced a major change that could reshape how millions of Muslims perform Umrah in 2025 and beyond. In a historic update to its pilgrimage regulations, the Kingdom now allows anyone holding a valid Saudi visa, whether it’s a tourist, work, family visit, or transit visa to perform Umrah. This policy, officially confirmed
Crossing into Canada is getting a major tech upgrade. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has quietly rolled out a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool called the Travel Compliance Indicator (TCI) at select land ports of entry. The system is designed to give every traveller a compliance score, a quick, data-driven snapshot that helps border
The United States is moving away from its long-standing “duration of status” policy for international students and foreign media workers, replacing it with fixed stay limits. This change could significantly affect thousands of students, researchers, and journalists from around the world, including many from Nigeria and across Africa. What’s Changing? Previously, holders of F-1, M-1,
The United States government has announced plans to reintroduce the visa bond pilot program, a policy that may require certain short-term travelers to pay a refundable bond of up to $15,000 USD before being issued a visa. This move is aimed at curbing visa overstays and ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration laws. The policy, which
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is changing the game for family-based green card applications and not in a good way for many immigrant families. In a move that has sparked concern among immigration advocates and applicants alike, USCIS recently rolled out a stricter vetting process for family-based immigration petitions. While the agency claims
