Government Shutdown Ends; Countdown Begins Again with Immigration Push in the Senate
In last Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Trump urged Congress to turn the White House’s framework into a bill. President Trump emphasized the “Four
Read More »Thailand Targets the “S-Curve” with New Visa Program.
Effective February 1, Thailand’s SMART Visa now offers a four-year validity to highly-skilled foreign workers, executives, and investors in 10 targeted industries. The
Read More »UK Doubles Healthcare Fees for Foreign Nationals
The United Kingdom requires foreign nationals to pay for healthcare as a requirement for immigration applications. The government has announced a plan to double the upfront
Read More »China Extends Visa Validity for Foreign Nationals with Chinese Heritage
China has recently introduced a new 5-year visa program available to foreigners of Chinese ethnicity. The Ministry of Public Security announced that the visa allows
Read More »Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Extended for Syrians
The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security announced January 31 that TPS would be extended for Syrians who entered the U.S. prior to August 1, 2016. This exempts almost
Read More »Another Government Shutdown Possible Thursday
This week, Congress must pass another spending bill to prevent a second government shutdown. The House plans to vote today on a short-term spending bill to keep the
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