DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS for South Sudan
On September 5, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months,
Read More »State Department Issues Diversity Visa Updates
As of September 7, 2023, the Department of State has issued all available Diversity Visas for the 2023 DV Program. The Diversity Visa (DV) program awards up to 55,000
Read More »State Department Announces Expiration of Covid-Era Visa Application Fee Receipts
The US Department of State has confirmed that all receipts for payment of Machine-Readable Visa (MRV) fees issued before October 1, 2022 will expire September 30, 2023. There
Read More »UK Home Office Publishes a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules
On September 7, 2023, the UK Home Office published a statement of changes to the immigration rules. According to the accompanying explanatory memorandum, “the changes being
Read More »New Zealand New Median Wage to Apply from Feb 2024
A new median wage of NZD 31.61 per hour will be adopted into the immigration system from February 2024. Many work and residence visa categories have wage thresholds or
Read More »Luxembourg New Law Facilitates Hiring Third-Country Nationals
Effective September 1, 2023, a new law aims to address the shortage of skilled workers by assisting companies to hire skilled foreign workers. The key changes are outlined
Read More »EU Proposes Measures to Facilitate Living, and Working Abroad
The European Commission has proposed measures to make it easier for European citizens to live, work, and travel abroad by making access to social security services quicker
Read More »Denmark Updates Requirements for Residence Permits for Family Members
Effective September 2, 2023, applications for residence permits for accompanying family members must be supported by documentary evidence that the sponsor in the Faroe
Read More »Greenland Issues New Healthcare Agreement
Effective September 6, a new Health Agreement has taken effect in Greenland, affecting “healthcare persons” (those with a healthcare education) who have been offered
Read More »Bahrain Residency and Work Permits Will be Renewable Abroad
The Bahrain Interior Ministry has announced that residency and work permits will soon be renewable from outside Bahrain. The new service, which applies to foreign nationals
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