UAE Ends Visa Overstay Grace Period
The United Arab Emirates has ended the grace period for foreign nationals who have overstayed the duration of their visa validity. Effective immediately, visa holders who are
Read More »Costa Rica Transit Visa Required for Certain Nationals
Certain travelers who are transiting though Costa Rica must obtain a Transit Visa. All foreign nationals from countries classified as Group Four by the General Immigration
Read More »Changes in USCIS Affirmative Asylum Application Processing
On May 31, USCIS announced that it changed the filing locations for certain affirmative asylum applications submitted by mail. Form I-589, Application for Asylum and
Read More »July 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the July 2023 Visa Bulletin, EB-1 Worldwide (All Other) remains current. EB-2 Worldwide final action dates remain unchanged and EB-3 final action dates retrogress by 4
Read More »Canada Facilitated Opt-in Measure for Certain OWPs expiring Aug 1-Dec 31, 2023
Recently, IRCC announced their intention to introduce a facilitated process to extend certain open work permits expiring between August 1 – December 31, 2023. As of
Read More »I-9 Verification Deadline & Compliance
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security declared July 31, 2023, as the end date for COVID-related I-9 verification flexibilities. They have also mandated that all I-9s
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