October 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the October 2023 Visa Bulletin, Final action dates for EB-1 Worldwide (All Other) will be current. EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide (All Other) also advance. EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3
Read More »Sweden Introduces New Work Permit Process
The Swedish Migration Agency has decided to introduce a new model for handling work permit-related matters. It is also establishing units for international recruitment. In
Read More »Slovakia’s Border and Foreign Police Offices Closed for Most of September
From September 11-30, 2023, Slovakia’s Border and Foreign Police offices will be closed and most immigration processing will be suspended. The only applications which
Read More »Singapore Ministry of Manpower Requires Proof of Accomodation for Certain Work-Permit Holders
From September 19, 2023, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will require employers in the Construction, Marine Shipyard and Process (CMP) sectors to provide proof
Read More »Panama Introduces Tougher Immigration Rules In Response to Irregular Migration
Panama’s immigration authorities have announced measures, effective September 8, 2023, in response to an increase in irregular migration. Among the new measures are
Read More »Kuwait Announces Zero-Debt Requirement for Permit Renewals
The Kuwait Interior Ministry has announced that, effective September 10, 2023, foreign nationals wishing to renew their residence permits must first ensure that they have
Read More »Ireland Issues New Application for Extension of Student Permission
The Ireland Domestic Residence and Permissions Division (DRP) has introduced an application form for Extension of Student Conditions. Non-EEA national students should note
Read More »Ireland Requires Bolivian Nationals to Obtain Visa Before Traveling
On September 8, 2023, Ireland’s Department of Justice announced that, effective September 12, 2023, all Bolivian nationals are required to obtain a visa before
Read More »Finland Announces Certain non-EU Nationals are No Longer Eligible for Temporary Protection
Effective September 7, 2023, Finland will not issue residence permits on the basis of temporary protection to third-country nationals and stateless persons who have resided
Read More »EU Adopts More Favorable Visa Rules for Kuwaiti Nationals
On September 8, 2023, the European Commission adopted more favorable rules for Kuwaiti nationals on the issuing of Schengen multiple-entry visas with longer validity. Kuwaiti
Read More »Costa Rica to Permit Longer Stays for Certain Countries
Effective September 8, 2023, a new law has increased the maximum stay period for nationals in the 60 countries in “Group One” from 90 days to 180 days. Group One
Read More »Canada to Re-Open Parents and Grandparents Program
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that it will accept up to 15,000 complete applications for sponsorship under the Parents and Grandparents
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