Immigration Newsroom

Updates from the government sources MigraHub follows for Canada, Germany, Kenya, United Kingdom, United States. Each item links to the publisher, in the publisher's own words and language — nothing here is a restatement or a translation.

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UKVIGuidance: Section 31 Immigration and Asylum Act 1999: caseworker guidanceImmigration staff guidance on considering the defence against criminal prosecution available to genuine asylum seekers.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workersList of organisations licensed to sponsor workers on the Worker and Temporary Worker immigration routes.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Register of licensed sponsors: studentsList of institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under the Student and Child Student routes.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: El Salvador: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visaWhere to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in El Salvador for your UK visa application.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Romania: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visaWhere to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Romania for your UK visa application.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Doubtful, disputed and other nationality cases: caseworker guidanceImmigration staff guidance for when the applicant's nationality is doubtful, disputed or unknown.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Iraq: country policy and information notesGuidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.UKVI updateFRAgency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application To Replace Permanent Resident CardThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reductio…Federal noticeUKVIGuidance: Offender management: caseworker guidanceImmigration staff guidance on dealing with immigration enforcement matters within the UK.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Unaccompanied asylum seeking children and leaving care: funding instructionsInstructions to local authorities about funding for the support and care of former and unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC).UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Introduction to the sponsorship management system: SMS manual 1Introduction to using SMS for licensed sponsors.UKVI updateFRAgency Information Collection Activities: Revision of a Currently Approved Collection Suspicious/Criminal Activity Tip ReportingIn accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clear…Federal noticeUKVIProve your English language abilities with a secure English language test (SELT)For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT).UKVI updateFRDetermination Pursuant to Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as AmendedThe Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border in the…Federal noticeUKVIGuidance: Licensing authority guide to right to work checksGuidance for licensing authorities on how to check the immigration status of people who apply for a taxi or private hire licence.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Multi-factor authentication for UK visa sponsors: SMS manual 13Step-by-step guide to using multi-factor authentication (MFA) when logging into the sponsorship management system (SMS).UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Palestine: country policy and information notesGuidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Right to work checklistA list for employers to check if their staff have the right to work in the UK.UKVI updateFRFiscal Year 2027 Inflation Adjustment to H.R. 1 Immigration FeesU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a component of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is announcing inflationary adjustments to immigration-related fees administered by USCIS under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. H.R. 1 m…Federal noticeFRCertain DHS Immigration-Related Fees Required by HR-1: Fiscal Year 2027 Adjustments for InflationThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 inflation adjustments to certain immigration-related fees required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR-1). HR-1 requires that DHS annually adjust certain immigration-related fees for inflation. This…Federal noticeFRCertain DHS Immigration-Related Fees Required by HR-1: Fiscal Year 2027 Adjustments for InflationThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 inflationary adjustments for two of the immigration enforcement-related fees established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR-1). HR-1 requires that DHS annually adjust certain immigration enforcement…Federal noticeUKVIUK/European Applicant Transfer SchemeGuidance for submitting an expression of interest application to come to the UK under the UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Right to work checks: an employer's guideHow to carry out right to work checks, why you need to do them, and which documents you can use.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Avoiding discrimination while preventing illegal working: code of practice, 2026Guidance for employers on how to avoid discrimination when carrying out right to work checks.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Right to rent immigration checks: landlords' code of practiceGuidance for landlords, homeowners and letting agents affected by the introduction of right to rent immigration checks.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Landlord's guide to right to rent checksThis guidance advises a landlord, letting agent or homeowner how to conduct a right to rent check when letting privately rented accommodation.UKVI updateUKVITransparency data: Online immigration status (eVisa): UKVI account creation dataOperational statistics on how many people have created an account to access an eVisa.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Buckinghamshire New University: Student sponsor licence suspensionOn 30 September 2026, the Home Office suspended Buckinghamshire New University's Student sponsor licence.UKVI updateFRU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Employment-Based Immigrant Visa, Fifth Preference (EB-5) Fee RuleThis final rule adjusts the Employment-Based Immigration, Fifth Preference (EB-5) immigration benefit request fees charged by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It also codifies provisions of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, implements new statutory req…Federal ruleIRCCProjects aimed at supporting Francophone minority communitiesThe Centre for Innovation in Francophone Immigration (CIFI) aims to integrate Francophone perspectives into immigration programs in Canada. It promotes immigration to French-speaking employers, facilitates access to programs and supports the growth of Francophone minority commun…IRCC updateIRCCCanada is supporting new projects to promote Francophone immigration and strengthen Francophone minority communitiesCollaboration is essential to addressing Canada’s workforce needs and responding to the realities facing Francophone communities. Given the challenges posed by labour shortages and the ongoing need to attract and retain talent, Canada is joining forces with its partners and rein…IRCC updateFRAgency Information Collection Activities: Extension of a Currently Approved Collection; Designation of Attorney in Fact/Revocation of Attorney in FactIn accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will submit the following Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clear…Federal noticeFRExtension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Biographic Information (Registration)The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reductio…Federal noticeIRCCMinister Metlege Diab to make an announcement regarding Francophone immigration in St. John’sThe Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference in St. John’s to unveil innovative projects to strengthen Francophone immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador and other Francophone minority communities outside Que…IRCC updateUKVIMigration transparency dataData on Border Force, UK Visas and Immigration, Immigration Enforcement and Passports, Citizenship and Civil Registration performance.UKVI updateUKVIForm: Information for your immigration bail reporting appointmentIf you are on immigration bail, you should complete a first reporting event form before attending your appointment at your reporting centre.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Document checks and charges for carriersGuidance on the document checks that air, rail and sea carriers must make, and how they are charged for passengers without appropriate travel documents.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Pakistan: country policy and information notesGuidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Sponsor a seasonal workerGuidance for sponsors on sponsoring a seasonal worker.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Registering children as British citizens: caseworker guidanceImmigration staff guidance on the registration of a minor as a British citizen by entitlement and discretion.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: India: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visaWhere to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in India for your UK visa application.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Non-compliance with the biometric registration regulationsGuidance on the UK Visas and Immigration policy on non-compliance with the biometric registration regulations.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Paraguay: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visaWhere to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Paraguay for your UK visa application.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Panama: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visaWhere to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Panama for your UK visa application.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Bolivia: tuberculosis test clinics for a UK visaWhere to get tested for tuberculosis (TB) in Bolivia for your UK visa application.UKVI updateFRAgency Information Collection Activities: Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant; Correction Action: 60-Day Notice; CorrectionFederal noticeFRAgency Information Collection Activities: Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor; CorrectionFederal noticeUKVIGuidance: Foreign national offender conditional cautions: caseworker guidanceImmigration staff guidance on foreign national offender conditional cautions.UKVI updateUKVIGuidance: Modern slavery victims: referralGuidance on referring potential victims of modern slavery/human trafficking to the national referral mechanism.UKVI updateFRAgency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Collection of Qualitative Feedback Through Focus GroupsThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 19…Federal noticeFRAgency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service DeliveryThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 19…Federal noticeFRAgency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Interagency Record of Request A, G, or NATO Dependent Employment Authorization or Change/Adjustment To/From A, G, or NATO StatusThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection no…Federal noticeFRAgency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings Under Section 336The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection no…Federal noticeFRAgency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for NaturalizationThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection no…Federal noticeFRAgency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Regional Center Designation; Application for Approval of an Investment in a Commercial Enterprise; Regional Center Annual Statement; Bona Fides of Persons Involved With Regional Center Program; Registration for Direct and Third-Party PromotersThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection no…Federal noticeFRAgency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal (NACARA)The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension of a currently approved collection of information. In accordance with the Paperwork Reductio…Federal noticeFRAgency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood ArrivalsThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection no…Federal noticeFRAgency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Under Sections 245A or 210 of the Immigration and Nationality ActThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection no…Federal noticeFRAgency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application by Refugee for Waiver of Inadmissibility GroundsThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection no…Federal noticeFRAgency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Petition for Qualifying Family Member of a U-1 NonimmigrantThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment upon this proposed extension. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the information collection no…Federal notice