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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…

U.S. Revises Visa Reciprocity Policy for Nigeria

Visas & Travels - 8 July 2025

U.S. Revises Visa Reciprocity Policy for Nigeria

Those U.S. non-immigrant visas issued prior to July 8, 2025, will retain their status and validity.

The United States Department of State has announced updates to its reciprocal non-immigrant visa policy, impacting several countries, including Nigeria.…

New Requirements for Post-Graduation Work Permits in Canada: Field of Study Update

Visas & Travels - 25 June 2025

New Requirements for Post-Graduation Work Permits in Canada: Field of Study Update

Canada: 119 new fields of study in key sectors like health care and social services, education and trades were added.

As part of changes to the International Student Program, a new requirement was introduced in 2024. To be eligible for…