USCIS Organizational Accounts Overview for Companies
USCIS invites petitioning employers to participate in a webinar on Tuesday, January 23, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern to learn about the new online organizational accounts. The
Read More »State Department Releases Additional Guidance for H-1B Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot
The State Department released additional information and guidance regarding the H-1B domestic visa renewal pilot program. Key Information The State Department confirmed that
Read More »H-1B Modernization Regulation Nears Finality
The White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) is currently reviewing the proposed overhaul and modernization of the H-1B visa program. Key
Read More »USCIS Reached Cap for Additional Returning Worker H-2B Visas
USCIS announced that it received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 20,716 H-2B visas for returning workers for the first half of FY 2024, with a start date
Read More »Taiwan to Require Polio Vaccination for Certain Visa Applicants
In accordance with World Health Organization recommendations, applicants for Taiwan visas must submit proof of having been administered the oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) or
Read More »South Africa Extends Temporary Measures
On December 21, 2023, the South African Department of Home Affairs (DHA) extended the temporary measures it originally implemented in September 2022, to address delays in
Read More »Saudi Arabia’s New Premium Residency Categories Now Available Online
Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Centre has announced the launch of five new Premium Residency Permits (PRP), which permit long-term, self-sponsored residence for
Read More »Lithuania Issues New Minimum Salary and Funds Requirement
Effective January 1, 2024, the Lithuanian government has introduced a new minimum monthly salary and minimum hourly wage. The new minimum monthly salary is EUR 924 The
Read More »Lithuania Changes Residence Application Process for Minors
Effective January 2024, minors aged 2-18 years old are required to appear in person at the customer service unit of the Lithuania Migration Department (or of an external
Read More »France Increases Minimum Wage
Effective January 1, 2024, the French government has increased the monthly minimum wage (le SMIC). The minimum wage has increased by 1.13% to EUR 11.65 gross per hour. The
Read More »Denmark Proposal to Change Certain Immigration Rules
Denmark’s Ministry of Immigration and Integration has drafted a proposal to change the rules regarding permanent residence permits and family reunification of spouses.
Read More »China Permits Visa-Free Entry for Swiss Nationals
On January 15, 2024, the government of China announced that it will apply a unilateral visa-free policy to Switzerland, and Switzerland will provide more visa facilitation
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