More than 60,000 Afghan US visa applicants reportedly remain stranded in Afghanistan amid heightened Taliban threat. Full report, here.
Immigration news
The Home Office has added ornamentals to the UK seasonal worker visa category, but won’t extend the program. Full report, here.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is planning a new visa and immigration fee structure. Full report, here.
Interest in the UK Tier 1 investor visa has shown an increase after slumping at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Full report, here.
Progress has been made to tackle the US visa backlog crisis affecting nursing staff as US Omicron cases soar. Full report, here.
The UK has lifted visit visa suspensions on several countries on its COVID-19 red list amid rising Omicron cases. Full report, here.